NICU RN
Columbus, OH
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

NICU RN

Overview

• Travel/contract role in Columbus, Ohio
• Level III NICU
• Care is for neonates from 22 weeks gestation and above
• Shift: Day, 3x12 hours, 7:00–19:30
• 36 hours per week
• Contract length: 13 weeks

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care (1 year of experience)
• NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care experience within the last year
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• NRP
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Experience in NICU Level III and Level IV settings
• Competency in cardiovascular dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Proficient in gastrointestinal feeding methods and management of oral/nasogastric/nasojejunal tubes
• Expertise in infection control measures and IV therapy, including umbilical artery and vein catheter management
• Experience with arterial line management
• Experience with central line care
• Experience managing neonatal abstinence syndrome interventions
• Oversee ventilator settings and adjustments (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BIPAP/PEEP)

Role Details

• Provides comprehensive care to neonates, including those with respiratory distress, glucose management issues, and those requiring surgery or cardiac interventions
• Manages respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and infectious disease needs
• Performs and manages arterial line management, central line care, and neonatal abstinence syndrome interventions
• Oversees ventilator settings and adjustments including AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BIPAP/PEEP
• Uses Pyxis medication system
• Documentation is in EPIC
• Uses SBAR communication
• Works with a multidisciplinary team including NP, interpretation services, pharmacy, physical therapy, radiology, respiratory services, social services, and unit secretary

Preferred

• Prior experience at Nationwide Children’s Hospital will receive special consideration