NICU Registered Nurse
Columbus, Ohio
Nationwide Children's Hospital

NICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job - Columbus, Ohio

Position Overview

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (NICU)
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM)
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Responsibilities

• Float to multiple units as needed, including:

  • PICU, Cardiovascular PICU (CV PICU)
  • Stepdown Unit
  • Medical-Surgical (MS)
  • Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD) NICU (long-term care, 2-3 years average stay)
  • Emergency Department (ED) (very rare)
• Must be comfortable with frequent tracheostomy care and working with heavy parent involvement in BPD NICU.
• Will float to other campuses as required.

Required Qualifications

• Licensure:

  • Current Ohio Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• Certifications:

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

  • Minimum 2 years total Level III/IV NICU experience.
  • At least 1 year of Level IV NICU experience.
• References:

  • Two professional references required at time of submission.
  • At least one reference must be a manager or supervisor.
• Background and Compliance:

  • Current government-issued photo ID matching legal name on RN license.
  • Criminal background check within 30 days of start (7-year search including all counties lived/worked).
  • Education verification through National Student Clearinghouse or equivalent.
  • Ohio BCI/FBI fingerprinting within 60 days of start, updated for each new contract.
  • State-specific searches including Nurse Aide Registry, Inmate Registry, Medicaid Exclusion, and Abuse Registry.
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start.
• Health and Safety:

  • Negative 9-panel drug screen within 60 days prior to start.
  • Annual flu vaccination required during flu season (Oct 31 - May 31); medical/religious exemptions require facility approval.
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within last 10 years.
  • TB testing per facility protocol (PPD or IGRA within 12 months).
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or positive titer.
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titers; boosters required if titers are negative or equivocal.
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer; boosters required if titers are negative or equivocal.
  • N95 fit testing within 1 year of start, updated annually.
• Competency:

  • Medication test/pharmacology competency exam as applicable.
  • Other competency exams as required by specialty.

Additional Requirements

• Must comply with facility float expectations and be willing to float to various units and campuses.
• Must complete a two-part interview process:

  • Initial screening with Float Pool Leader within 24-48 hours of submission.
  • Second interview with NICU unit manager based on initial feedback.
• Legal name on all documents must match RN license and official records.
• Must complete facility-specific documents prior to start, including:

  • Infection Control Policy acknowledgment.
  • Code of Conduct.
  • Confidentiality and IT Use Agreement.
  • Fingerprint screening questions.
• Unit-specific skills checklist required and must be updated annually.

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit prior travel experience required.

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for an experienced NICU RN in Columbus, Ohio, requiring strong Level III/IV NICU experience, multiple certifications, and flexibility to float across specialized pediatric units and campuses. Compliance with extensive background checks, health screenings, and facility-specific policies is mandatory.