NICU RN
Columbus, OH
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Level III/IV NICU RN for a day-shift position requiring an OH or compact RN license and frequent floating across units and campuses.

Details

• NICU setting within a children's hospital
• Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• Every other weekend scheduling, subject to change based on RTO and unit needs
• Floats to PICU, CV PICU, stepdown, medical-surgical, and rarely to the ED
• Floats to BPD (bronchopulmonary dysplasia) NICU with average length of stay of 2-3 years, requiring comfort with frequent trach care and heavy parent involvement
• Floats to additional campuses including Riverside, St. Ann's, Grant Medical, Dublin Methodist, and Doctors Hospital
• Cares for neonates across gestational ages, including <24-28 weeks, 29-34 weeks, and >34 weeks
• Uses Epic charting system

Requirements

• Active OH or compact RN license required in hand
• BLS and NRP certifications required; PALS preferred
• Minimum 1 year of Level IV NICU experience required
• Minimum 2 years total Level III/IV NICU experience required
• Experience with IV therapy, arterial line management, central line care, UAC/UVC, and neonatal dosage calculations
• Experience with ventilator management, high frequency ventilation, nitric oxide therapy, and oscillators
• Experience with neonatal emergency medications, including vasopressors, anti-seizure medications, and steroids
• Experience managing neonatal sepsis, respiratory distress syndrome, and necrotizing enterocolitis
• Experience with feeding management, including gavage, breast, and bottle feeding
• Two supervisory references required at time of consideration

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include attending high-risk deliveries and providing comprehensive NICU-level care
• Floating is a strong point of emphasis at this facility and required for most positions
• Two-part interview process includes an initial screening with the Float Pool Leader followed by a possible second interview with the NICU unit manager
• Make-up shifts within the same pay period are required for any call-out or absence
• Must not have worked in a permanent role at this facility within the last 2 years
• No local candidates allowed within a 60-mile radius
• First-time travelers are not considered for this position