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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 8 weeks
• Openings: 6

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Level III/IV NICU RN for an 8-week night shift holiday assignment requiring OH or compact RN license and extensive neonatal critical care experience.

Details

• NICU setting at a children's hospital specializing in neonatal critical care
• Patient population includes neonates ranging from under 24-28 weeks to over 34 weeks gestation
• 8-week contract with night shift schedule (3x12 hours, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM)
• Uses Epic charting system
• Floats to PICU, CV PICU, stepdown, medical/surgical, and rarely ED as needed
• May float to BPD (bronchopulmonary dysplasia) NICU with average patient length of stay of 2-3 years requiring frequent trach care
• Floating to other campuses required, primarily Riverside and St. Ann's, with possible assignments at additional OhioHealth facilities
• No call requirements

Requirements

• Active OH or compact RN license required in hand
• Current BLS and NRP certifications required; PALS preferred
• Minimum 1 year of Level IV NICU experience and 2 years total Level III/IV NICU experience required
• Skilled in IV therapy, arterial line management, central line care, and UAC/UVC management
• Experienced with neonatal dosage calculations and administration of emergency medications, vasopressors, antibiotics, and steroids
• Competent in respiratory care including ventilator management, high frequency ventilation, oscillators, and tracheostomy care
• Experienced in neurologic care including seizure disorder management and therapeutic hypothermia
• Skilled in gastrointestinal care including NEC management and post-abdominal surgery care
• Experienced attending high-risk deliveries and managing neonatal sepsis
• Two professional references required at time of consideration, with at least one from a manager or supervisor (charge references not accepted)

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive neonatal critical care including thermoregulation, cardiovascular monitoring, and infectious disease precautions
• Support high-risk deliveries and manage complex respiratory, neurologic, and gastrointestinal conditions
• Floating to multiple specialty units and campuses is a significant point of emphasis for this facility
• No RTO permitted for the duration of this assignment
• Must reside outside a 60-mile radius of the facility as local candidates are not accepted for this position
• Candidates who have worked in a permanent position for this health system within the past 2 years are not eligible
• Candidates must be willing and available to start quickly to meet the holiday program timeline