Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
$2,430/weekLRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
NICU RN
Overview
- Travel/contract RN role in Columbus, Ohio.
- Level III NICU caring for neonates, including patients from 22 weeks gestation and above.
- Night shift: 3x12 hours, 19:00–7:30.
- 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 issued by American Heart Association
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- Experience with arterial line management
- Experience with central line care
- Experience with umbilical line (UAC/UVC) management
- Competency in cardiovascular dysrhythmia interpretation and management
- Proficiency in gastrointestinal feeding methods and management of oral/nasogastric/nasojejunal tubes
- Expertise in IV therapy, including umbilical artery and vein catheter management
- Experience with ventilator settings and adjustments (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BIPAP/PEEP)
- Experience managing neonatal abstinence syndrome interventions
- Unit-specific competency exam
- Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam
- Skills checklist
- 2 professional references, with at least 1 from a manager/director or other formal leadership role
Preferred
- Prior experience at Nationwide Children’s Hospital will be given special consideration
Clinical Focus
- Specialized neonatal care, including respiratory distress, glucose management, and neonates requiring surgery or cardiac interventions
- Respiratory management with ventilator settings and adjustments such as AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BIPAP/PEEP
- Procedures include arterial line management, central line care, and neonatal abstinence syndrome interventions
Additional Notes
- EPIC is used for documentation
- Pyxis medication system is used for medication administration
- SBAR communication is used with healthcare providers and families
- The unit supports multidisciplinary collaboration, including 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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