Travel NICU Registered Nurse - $2,646 per week

GHR Healthcare 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: 11/09/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

NICU Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel Assignment in Columbus, Ohio 43205

Join a highly respected pediatric and neonatal care team in Columbus, Ohio, where you will provide compassionate, high-acuity care to fragile newborns and infants in a fast-paced Level III/IV NICU. This travel nursing assignment offers advanced critical care experience, a collaborative team atmosphere, and the opportunity to work in the vibrant 43205 area of Columbus, known for convenient city access, nearby dining, and local amenities.

Job Details

• Type: Travel RN assignment, on-site neonatal intensive care nursing role
• Location: Columbus, OH 43205
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: 10/26/2026
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week; self-scheduling
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,360 - $2,480
• Orientation: 16 hours
• Openings: 4 travel nurse positions
• Weekend Coverage: At most every other weekend
• Charting System: Epic electronic health record (EHR)

Job Requirements

• Current Ohio RN license or compact RN license in hand
• BLS and NRP required
• At least 2 years of total Level III/IV NICU experience
• Minimum 1 year of recent Level IV NICU experience
• Experience caring for high-acuity neonatal patients and using advanced NICU equipment
• Comfort working in a float pool environment with flexible assignments
• Strong communication skills and readiness to provide 2 professional references, including at least one supervisor or manager
• PALS is a plus

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate, high-acuity care to neonates, infants, and pediatric patients in a NICU setting
• Support patients with complex respiratory, cardiac, and developmental needs
• Administer medications, blood products, and specialized neonatal treatments
• Manage and monitor ventilators, CPAP, HFNC, tracheostomy care, and other advanced neonatal therapies
• Perform assessments, interpret clinical changes, and respond quickly to evolving patient needs
• Assist with high-risk deliveries and specialized NICU procedures as needed
• Float to related critical care and stepdown units when assigned, including PICU, CV PICU, Med-Surg, and other appropriate areas
• Maintain accurate documentation in Epic and collaborate closely with the care team
• Provide family-centered support in a highly engaged neonatal environment

Apply now to join this rewarding Columbus, Ohio travel nursing opportunity and make a difference in neonatal intensive care today.

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #521375. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: NICU

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