NICU Registered Nurse
Columbus, OH
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

NICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job – Columbus, Ohio

Job Summary

Provide specialized nursing care to neonates in a Level III NICU, caring for patients from 22 weeks gestation and above. Manage respiratory distress, glucose control, and care for neonates requiring surgery or cardiac interventions.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive care to neonates, including those under 24-28 weeks gestation.
• Manage respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and infectious disease conditions.
• Administer medications using Pyxis system, including IV vasopressors, surfactants, and steroids.
• Perform arterial line and central line management.
• Manage neonatal abstinence syndrome interventions.
• Oversee ventilator settings and adjustments (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BIPAP/PEEP).
• Document patient care accurately and timely using EPIC system.
• Use SBAR communication method for effective interaction with healthcare providers and families.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members including nurse practitioners, pharmacy, respiratory therapy, social services, and others.

Required Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 1 year of experience in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• NICU experience within the last year
• Experience in Level III and Level IV NICU settings
• Competency in cardiovascular dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Expertise in IV therapy, including umbilical artery and vein catheter management
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required.

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check including FBI and BCI fingerprinting required prior to start.
• Education accreditation verification from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA).
• Ohio BCI & FBI fingerprinting with specific code required; must be current within 1 year of start.
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG monitoring.
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug test within 3 months of start.
• Physical exam within 1 year confirming good health and free of contagious disease.
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tdap vaccine (adult dose)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
  • TB questionnaire
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B titer or vaccine series (declination acceptable)
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer (medical exemption allowed)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31)
• References: 2 professional references required; at least one from a manager or formal leader.
• Employment application and skills checklist required.
• Annual acknowledgment of dress code, hand hygiene, ethics, and compliance policies.
• Competency exams including medication/pharmacology and dysrhythmia/EKG required within 1 year of start and updated annually.

Additional Notes

• Candidates with prior experience at a major pediatric hospital will be given special consideration.
• Orientation and safety manual acknowledgment required annually.
• Facility supports all necessary equipment, supplies, and policies for NICU care.
• Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team is essential.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity neonatal intensive care environment with a focus on advanced neonatal care and multidisciplinary collaboration.