NICU Registered Nurse
Columbus, Ohio
Nationwide Children's Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - NICU

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Must have 2 professional references at time of application; at least one must be a manager or supervisor.
• Required certifications/licenses: BLS, NRP, and Ohio State RN License.
• Float requirement: Will float to PICU, CV PICU, stepdown, MS, and occasionally ED (rare). Also float to Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD) NICU with frequent trach care and heavy parent involvement.
• Must be willing to comply with float expectations and assignments.
• Experience required:

  • Minimum 1 year of Level IV NICU experience.
  • Minimum 2 years total Level III/IV NICU experience.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 1 year of Level IV NICU experience within the last year
• Minimum 2 years total Level III/IV NICU experience
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NRP certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Academy of Pediatrics

Experience

• 2 years of Level III/IV NICU experience required (use the higher experience requirement).
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.

Additional Requirements & Compliance

• Must complete a criminal background check within 30 days of start (7-year search including all counties lived/worked).
• Education verification required.
• Fingerprinting (OH BCI/FBI) required within 60 days of start and must be updated for each new contract.
• Drug screening within 60 days prior to start.
• Various state-specific background checks and registries required within 30 days of start.
• Required health documents include:

  • Physical exam (within 1 year) or signed infection control policy.
  • Immunizations and titers for TB, Hepatitis B, MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella, Tdap, and seasonal flu vaccine (or approved exemption).
  • N95 fit testing within 1 year, updated annually.
• Must complete competency exams and unit-specific skills checklists annually.
• Code of Conduct and Confidentiality Agreement must be reviewed and signed prior to start.

Interview Process

• Two-part interview:

  1. Initial screening with Float Pool Leader within 24-48 hours of submission.
  2. Second interview with NICU unit manager based on initial feedback and resume review.

Notes

• Must be comfortable working in a high-acuity pediatric environment with complex patients.
• Willingness to float to multiple units and campuses as needed.
• Heavy parent involvement in care is expected in BPD NICU.

This position is ideal for experienced NICU RNs seeking a travel contract role with diverse pediatric critical care exposure in Ohio.