NICU RN
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
$2,142-2,650/weekGHR Healthcare will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
NICU Registered Nurse
Job Overview
- Travel/contract role in Columbus, Ohio
- 13-week assignment
- Day shift: 3x12 hours, 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
- 36 hours per week
Clinical Setting
- Level III NICU
- Care for neonates from 22 weeks gestation and above
- Patient population includes neonates with respiratory distress, glucose management issues, and those needing surgical or cardiac interventions
Required Qualifications
- Active nursing license
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- Graduation from an accredited nursing program
- Experience in NICU Level III and Level IV settings
- Competency in cardiovascular dysrhythmia interpretation and management
- Proficiency with gastrointestinal feeding methods and management of oral, nasogastric, and nasojejunal tubes
- Experience with infection control measures and IV therapy, including umbilical artery and vein catheter management
Key Responsibilities
- Provide specialized neonatal care
- Administer medications using the Pyxis medication system
- Document in EPIC
- Use SBAR communication
- Manage arterial lines and central lines
- Support neonatal abstinence syndrome interventions
- Oversee ventilator settings and adjustments, including AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BIPAP/PEEP
Additional Notes
- Candidates with prior experience at Nationwide Children’s Hospital will be given special consideration
- Parking is available through agency permit options at additional cost
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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