Travel NICU Registered Nurse - $2,185 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Columbus, Ohio.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 12

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Level III/IV NICU position requiring 2 years of NICU experience and float availability across multiple units and campuses.

Details

• Work in the NICU of a children's hospital setting
• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 19:00-7:00
• 13-week assignment length
• Patient population includes neonates ranging from under 24-28 weeks to over 34 weeks gestation
• Float requirement to PICU, CV PICU, stepdown, MS units, and rarely to ED
• Float requirement to BPD (bronchopulmonary dysplasia) NICU with average length of stay of 2-3 years, requiring comfort with frequent trach care and heavy parent involvement
• Float requirement to other campuses including Riverside, St. Ann's, Grant Medical, Dublin Methodist, and Doctors Hospital
• Epic EMR experience required

Requirements

• Active RN license (OH State or Compact) in hand
• Current certifications: BLS and NRP required; PALS preferred
• Minimum 1 year of Level IV NICU experience required
• Minimum 2 years total Level III/IV NICU experience required
• Epic charting system experience required
• Skilled in IV therapy, arterial line management, central line care, UAC/UVC management, and neonatal dosage calculations
• Experience with high-acuity respiratory support including ventilator management, high frequency ventilation, oscillators, and nitric oxide therapy preferred
• Experience with therapeutic hypothermia, ICP monitoring, and VP shunts preferred
• Experience attending high-risk deliveries preferred
• 2 supervisory/manager-titled references required at time of consideration
• Cannot have worked as permanent staff for this health system within the last 2 years

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill neonates across a wide range of gestational ages and acuity levels
• Manage complex respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and neurologic conditions in the neonatal population
• Perform specialized procedures including lumbar puncture assistance, blood product administration, and central line blood draws
• Support families with breastfeeding, colostomy/ileostomy care, and neonatal abstinence syndrome management
• Two-part interview process: initial screening with Float Pool Leader within 24-48 hours, followed by potential unit manager interview
• Floating to different units and campuses is a significant expectation for this assignment
• Local candidates are not permitted for this position; a 60-mile radius restriction applies
• First-time travelers are not considered for this position

American Traveler Job ID #P-727938. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Neonatal ICU

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