Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
$2,430-2,444/weekLRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
NICU RN
Overview
- Travel/Contract role in Columbus, Ohio
- 13-week contract
- Day shift: 3x12 hours, 7:00–19:30
- 36 hours per week
- Level III NICU caring for neonates from 22 weeks gestation and above
- Focus includes respiratory distress, glucose management, and neonates requiring surgery or cardiac interventions
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
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- Experience working with NICU Level 3 patients
- Experience working with NICU Level 4 patients
- Experience with arterial line management
- Experience with central line care
- Competency in cardiovascular dysrhythmia interpretation and management
- Proficiency 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 ventilator settings and adjustments (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BIPAP/PEEP)
Preferred
- Prior experience at Nationwide Children's Hospital will be given special consideration
Unit / Clinical Details
- NICU care includes respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and infectious disease management
- Common procedures include arterial line management, central line care, and neonatal abstinence syndrome interventions
- Ventilator management includes AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BIPAP/PEEP
- Uses Pyxis medication system and EPIC for documentation
- Multidisciplinary support includes NP, interpretation services, pharmacy, physical therapy, radiology, respiratory services, social services, and unit secretary
Facility
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
10 nurses recommend working with Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Pros
I honestly don’t have any bad things to say about this place. The ratios, co-workers, environment, and scheduling are pretty hard to beat.
Cons
None
- Short Term Acute Care
- 962 beds
Columbus, OH
About
Columbus, Ohio, is a midwestern city best known for its diverse food scene, lively arts and culture and friendly Midwestern hospitality. The city has something to offer everyone, from the world-renowned Columbus Zoo and Aquarium to the interactive COSI science museum and research center. Columbus has an auspicious food scene, with excellent local restaurants like The Guild House and Wolf's Ridge Brewing. It’s also home to three professional sports teams, including the Columbus Blue Jackets (NHL), the Columbus Crew (MLS) and the Columbus Clippers (MiLB). The Downtown Arena District hosts these teams at the Nationwide Arena, Huntington Park and the Great American Ball Park. Columbus also lays claim to Ohio State University, one of the largest universities in the United States.
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