NICU Registered Nurse
Columbus, Ohio
Nationwide Children's Hospital

NICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job – Columbus, Ohio

Position Overview

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Day shift, 4 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
• Weekly Hours: 48 hours
• Float Requirements: Must float to PICU, CV PICU, stepdown, MS, and occasionally ED (rare). Also float to BPD NICU (bronchopulmonary dysplasia) with frequent trach care and heavy parent involvement.
• Additional float locations include multiple campuses within the region.

Required Qualifications

• Specialty: Registered Nurse – NICU
• Experience:

  • Minimum 2 years total Level III/IV NICU experience
  • At least 1 year Level IV NICU experience specifically
• Licenses & Certifications:

  • Valid Ohio RN license (State or Compact)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• References:

  • Two professional references required at time of application
  • At least one reference must be a manager or supervisor (Charge RN acceptable)
• Background & Compliance:

  • Current government-issued photo ID (no temporary IDs accepted)
  • 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
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
  • State-specific searches including Nurse Aide Registry, Inmate Registry, Medicaid Exemption, and Abuse Registry within 30 days of start
• Health & Safety:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start (must state free of communicable diseases)
  • Negative 9-panel drug screen within 60 days prior to start
  • Immunizations and Titers:

    • TDAP vaccine within last 10 years (no titer substitution)
    • Flu vaccine required during flu season (Oct 31 – May 31); medical/religious exemptions require facility approval
    • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) – positive titer or 2 vaccines; boosters required if negative/equivocal
    • Varicella – positive titer or 2 vaccines; boosters required if negative/equivocal
    • Hepatitis B – completed series, positive titer, or declination accepted if titer negative/equivocal
  • TB Testing:

    • Two PPDs or IGRA (QGOLD/TSPOT) within 12 months
    • For positive TB results, additional chest x-ray and treatment documentation required
    • TB questionnaire required prior to start
  • N95 Fit Testing required within 1 year of start; annual updates required
• Competency Exams:

  • Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (passing score required)
  • Other competency exams as applicable

Additional Requirements & Information

• Interview Process:

  • Two-part interview: initial screening with Float Pool Leader within 24-48 hours of submission, followed by potential interview with NICU unit manager based on feedback.
• Assignment:

  • Assignments will be appropriate to float areas and skill level.
• Documentation:

  • Legal name on all documents must match RN license exactly (including middle name if listed).
  • No screenshots or photos accepted for certifications or compliance documentation.
• Skills:

  • Unit-specific skills checklist required and must be updated annually.
• References:

  • Peer references are not accepted.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

This position is ideal for experienced NICU RNs comfortable with high-acuity pediatric care, including tracheostomy management and working in multiple specialized units. Flexibility to float across various critical care and stepdown units is essential.