NICU Float Registered Nurse
Columbus, Ohio
Nationwide Children's Hospital

Registered Nurse (RN) - NICU Float Position

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

Job Description

• Must have 1 year of Level IV NICU experience and 2 years total Level III/IV NICU experience.
• Required certifications: BLS, NRP, and Ohio State RN License.
• Float requirements:

  • Float to PICU, CV PICU, Stepdown, Medical-Surgical (MS), and rarely to Emergency Department (ED).
  • Float to Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD) NICU, which involves frequent trach care and heavy parent involvement. Average patient length of stay is 2-3 years.
  • Float to other campuses primarily including Riverside and St. Ann's.
• Two-part interview process: initial screening with Float Pool Leader, followed by potential interview with NICU Unit Manager.

Required References

• Two professional references required at time of submission.
• At least one reference must be a manager or supervisor (Charge RN acceptable).
• Peer references are not accepted.

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only (Instructor, Provider, or RQI accepted).
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - AHA/AAP certification only.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA only.
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - as applicable.
• ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) - as applicable.
• State RN License verification (Ohio State or Compact RN license required).
• NURSYS verification for RN licenses.

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Criminal background check within 30 days of start (7-year search including all counties lived/worked).
• Education verification through National Student Clearinghouse or in-house verification if needed.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start.
• Fingerprinting (OH BCI/FBI) required within 60 days of start and must be updated for each new contract.
• Sex offender search, Ohio Nurse Aide Registry, Ohio Inmate Registry, Ohio Medicaid Exemption, and Ohio State Abuse Registry searches required within 30 days of start.
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 60 days of start (instant acceptable).
• Verification of highest degree and skills competency exams as applicable.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (no longer requires copy of physical, but must be on file).
• N95 Fit Testing within 1 year of start, updated annually. Onsite testing allowed if prior options exhausted.
• TDAP vaccine within 10 years of start (no titer substitution).
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray as per facility policy; TB questionnaire required at start and annually.
• Required immunizations or positive titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (declination accepted if titer negative/equivocal)
• Seasonal flu vaccine required October 31 - May 31; medical/religious exemptions accepted with facility-specific documentation.
• COVID-19 vaccines are optional; medical/religious exemptions accepted.

Additional Notes

• Legal name on all certifications and licenses must match exactly with RN license (no nicknames or typos).
• Must comply with facility float expectations and assignments.
• Address on driver's license and other documents must match and comply with facility policies (local addresses within 60 miles considered local and may be restricted).
• Code of Conduct and Confidentiality agreements must be reviewed and signed prior to start.
• Facility-specific infection control policies and fingerprinting proof of submission are required.

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work in a Level III/IV NICU environment with diverse float assignments across multiple specialties and campuses.