NICU RN
Columbus, OH
Travel Nurses, Inc.
3x12 hrs

NICU Registered Nurse

Job Overview

• Travel/contract role in Columbus, Ohio
• 13-week assignment
• Day shift: 3x12 hours, 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• 36 hours per week

Clinical Setting

• Level III NICU
• Care for neonates from 22 weeks gestation and above
• Patient population includes neonates with respiratory distress, glucose management issues, and those needing surgical or cardiac interventions

Required Qualifications

• Active nursing license
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Graduation from an accredited nursing program
• Experience in NICU Level III and Level IV settings
• Competency in cardiovascular dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Proficiency with gastrointestinal feeding methods and management of oral, nasogastric, and nasojejunal tubes
• Experience with infection control measures and IV therapy, including umbilical artery and vein catheter management

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialized neonatal care
• Administer medications using the Pyxis medication system
• Document in EPIC
• Use SBAR communication
• Manage arterial lines and central lines
• Support neonatal abstinence syndrome interventions
• Oversee ventilator settings and adjustments, including AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BIPAP/PEEP

Additional Notes

• Candidates with prior experience at Nationwide Children’s Hospital will be given special consideration
• Parking is available through agency permit options at additional cost