NICU RN
Columbus, OH
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

NICU RN

Overview

• Travel/Contract RN role in Columbus, Ohio.
• Based in a Level III NICU caring for neonates from 22 weeks gestation and above.
• Night shift: 3x12 hours, 19:00–7:30.

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 - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association
• NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure issued by American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Experience working with NICU Level 3 patients
• Experience with cardiovascular dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Proficiency in gastrointestinal feeding methods and management of oral/nasogastric/nasojejunal tubes
• Experience with umbilical artery and vein catheter management
• Experience with arterial line management
• Experience with ventilator management including AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BIPAP/PEEP settings and adjustments
• Experience with central line care
• Expertise in infection control measures and IV therapy

Experience / Clinical Background

• 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

Role Details

• Provides specialized care to neonates, including those under 24–28 weeks
• Manages respiratory distress, glucose management, and neonates requiring surgery or cardiac interventions
• 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
• 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 be given special consideration