NICU Registered Nurse
Columbus, Ohio
Nationwide Children's Hospital

NICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Shift: Night (4 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Must float to multiple units including PICU, CV PICU, Stepdown, Medical-Surgical, and rarely Emergency Department.
• Will also float to Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD) NICU, which involves frequent tracheostomy care and significant parent involvement.
• Float to other campuses as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Ohio.
• Basic Life Support (BLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications required.
• Minimum 2 years total Level III/IV NICU experience, including at least 1 year in Level IV NICU.
• Two professional references required at time of application; at least one must be a manager or supervisor. Charge RN reference acceptable; peer references not accepted.
• Must be willing and able to comply with float requirements.

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Current government-issued photo ID matching legal name on RN license and certifications.
• Criminal background check within 30 days of start, including 7-year county search and education verification.
• Ohio BCI/FBI fingerprinting within 60 days of start, updated for each new contract.
• State-specific searches including Ohio Nurse Aide Registry, Inmate Registry, Medicaid Exclusion, and Abuse Registry within 30 days of start.
• Education verification through National Student Clearinghouse or equivalent.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start.
• Sex offender search within 30 days of start.
• Drug screening (9-panel) within 60 days prior to start.
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within last year, with additional requirements for positive results.
• Annual flu vaccination required for assignments between October 31 and May 31; medical/religious exemptions require facility approval and mask-wearing during flu season.
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within last 10 years.
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) and Varicella immunity documentation required (positive titer or vaccination series).
• Hepatitis B immunity or declination documentation required.
• N95 fit testing within 1 year of start, updated annually.
• Physical exam or signed infection control policy prior to start.

Additional Notes

• Candidate’s legal name must match all documentation and records exactly, including middle name if applicable.
• Temporary IDs or driver’s licenses are not acceptable for compliance.
• Fingerprinting results may pend at start; facility can complete onsite fingerprinting if needed.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• Interview process includes an initial screening with the Float Pool Leader and a possible second interview with the NICU unit manager.

This position is ideal for experienced NICU RNs comfortable with high-acuity pediatric care and flexible floating assignments across multiple specialized units and campuses.