NICU RN
Columbus, OH
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel NICU Registered Nurse (RN) - Level III NICU in Columbus, Ohio

Travel NICU RN opportunity in Columbus, Ohio: join a dynamic Level III NICU team and make a meaningful impact caring for medically complex neonates in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment. This travel nursing assignment offers the chance to support vulnerable infants and their families while working alongside an interdisciplinary healthcare team in Columbus, OH, a thriving city known for its vibrant university atmosphere, strong healthcare community, excellent dining, and easy access to parks, arts, and entertainment.

Overview

The NICU Registered Nurse will provide comprehensive neonatal intensive care to patients as early as 22 weeks gestation, with needs ranging from respiratory support to surgical and cardiac interventions. This role is ideal for a confident NICU nurse who thrives in a high-acuity setting and enjoys working as part of a collaborative care team in a Level III NICU.

Job Details

• Position: NICU Registered Nurse (RN)
• Type: Travel assignment
• Location: Columbus, Ohio 43210
• Setting: Level III NICU
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,160-$2,270
• Start Date: 09/21/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift Duration: 12-hour days
• Shifts Per Week: 3
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Charting System: Epic
• Patient Ratio: 2-3
• Float: May be required to float within the organization as needed

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of NICU nursing experience required
• Experience in Level III and/or Level IV NICU settings preferred
• Valid compact or state RN license in hand at time of submission
• Current BLS certification
• Current NRP certification
• Experience with Epic charting preferred
• Strong experience with neonatal respiratory, cardiovascular, and infection-control care
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-acuity neonatal intensive care environment
• Completion of all credentialing and fingerprinting requirements by the required deadline

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized nursing care to critically ill neonates in a Level III NICU
• Monitor and manage respiratory distress, glucose concerns, and other high-acuity neonatal conditions
• Administer medications and therapies, including IV vasopressors, surfactants, and steroids
• Support ventilator management, including AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BIPAP/PEEP settings
• Perform and assist with arterial line management, central line care, UAC/UVC care, and feeding tube management
• Use SBAR communication to coordinate care with providers and families
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team including respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, social services, physical therapy, and interpretation services
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in Epic
• Deliver compassionate, family-centered neonatal care to infants and their support systems

Apply now to join this travel NICU nursing opportunity in Columbus, Ohio and make a difference in neonatal intensive care.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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.