NICU Registered Nurse
Columbus, OH
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

NICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Night shift travel opportunity in Columbus, Ohio (43210). Join our Level III NICU team for a 13-week travel assignment and deliver specialized neonatal care. Competitive weekly pay: $2,160–$2,270.

Join a dedicated neonatal nursing team in Columbus, Ohio, as a NICU RN providing advanced care to neonates from 22 weeks gestation and above. This 13-week travel contract in a Level III NICU is ideal for neonatal nurses seeking growth, hands-on experience with high-acuity patients, and exposure to a state-of-the-art facility. Columbus is a vibrant city known for its welcoming community, diverse culture, and beautiful parks—perfect for travel RN assignments in Ohio.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,160 – $2,270
• Location: Columbus, Ohio (43210) — travel nursing assignment in Central Ohio
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (June 1, 2026 – August 31, 2026)
• Shift: Night, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00 – 07:30)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Patient Population: Neonates, Level III NICU
• Number of Openings: 2
• Employment Type: Travel (NICU RN, Neonatal Nurse)

Job Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of recent NICU experience (Level III or IV preferred) — neonatal nursing experience required
• Valid RN license (compact OR Ohio state license required at time of submission) — Ohio nursing jobs candidates welcome
• Graduation from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification
• Experience using EPIC charting system (EPIC experience preferred)
• Familiarity with Pyxis medication systems
• Ability to float to different units within the organization as needed
• Two professional references (one must be from a manager, director, or formal leadership role)
• Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only)

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive neonatal care, including management of neonates <24–28 weeks gestation
• Assess and manage respiratory distress, glucose management, and post-operative or cardiac neonatal care
• Administer medications via Pyxis (including IV vasopressors, surfactants, steroids) and manage IV therapy
• Document all patient care accurately in EPIC using best practices for neonatal charting
• Communicate effectively with healthcare teams and families using SBAR for safe handoffs
• Perform and manage specialized procedures: arterial line management, central line care, neonatal abstinence syndrome interventions
• Manage ventilator settings and adjustments (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BIPAP/PEEP) and collaborate with respiratory therapy
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members including NPs, pharmacy, physical therapy, radiology, respiratory services, social work, and unit secretaries
• Maintain infection control measures and handle umbilical artery and vein catheters per unit protocol

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay for travel NICU RNs
• Hands-on experience in a Level III NICU caring for high-acuity neonates
• Work in a supportive, multidisciplinary neonatal care environment

Advance your neonatal nursing career in Columbus, OH while experiencing the city's cultural and outdoor amenities. Apply now to join our NICU team — submit your resume and two professional references to be considered for this travel nursing assignment. Join our healthcare team today!

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.