Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
Columbus, OH
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Advance your nursing career as a NICU Registered Nurse in Columbus, Ohio (43205) with this travel contract opportunity! Join a leading healthcare team in a Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Float Pool, providing expert care to neonates and pediatric patients. Columbus is a top destination for healthcare professionals, offering a vibrant community, excellent amenities, and rewarding nursing jobs.

NICU Registered Nurse Job Details

• Location: Columbus, Ohio (43205) – Ohio nursing jobs
• Facility: Level IV NICU, Neonatal Float Pool
• Position Type: Travel Registered Nurse (RN)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: January 5, 2026
• End Date: April 6, 2026
• Shift: Day shifts, 3x12-hour (07:00 - 19:00)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Orientation: 8 hours
• Openings: 1 NICU RN position
• Estimated Weekly Salary Range: $2130 - $2190

NICU RN Qualifications

• Active Ohio or Compact Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum 2 years of Level III/IV NICU nursing experience (including at least 1 year in a Level IV NICU)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) and NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certifications required; PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) preferred
• Proficiency with Epic electronic health record (EHR) system
• Experience with tracheostomy care and strong family engagement
• Ability to float to PICU, CV PICU, stepdown, Med/Surg, and other hospital campuses as needed
• Two professional references required (one must be a manager or supervisor)
• Travel nurses only – candidates must reside outside a 60-mile radius of Columbus, Ohio
• Cannot have been a permanent employee at Nationwide Children's Hospital within the last 2 years

NICU Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to neonates, infants, and pediatric patients in a Level IV NICU setting
• Float to critical care units including PICU, CV PICU, stepdown, and Med/Surg as required
• Perform advanced procedures: tracheostomy care, central line and arterial line management, ventilator management
• Support breastfeeding and manage breast milk handling
• Administer medications, blood products, and manage IV therapy
• Assist with high-risk deliveries and care for complex diagnoses (BPD, NEC, respiratory distress syndrome)
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams and maintain accurate documentation in Epic
• Provide family education, support, and engagement throughout the patient’s hospital stay

Apply now to join our dedicated NICU nursing team in Columbus, Ohio, and make a difference in neonatal healthcare!

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