Travel NICU Registered Nurse - $2,708 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
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 3

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced NICU RN for a pediatric hospital setting, requiring at least 2 years of Level III/IV NICU experience and an active OH or compact RN license.

Details

• Work in a Level IV NICU at a large pediatric hospital
• Specialized care for patients in a BPD (bronchopulmonary dysplasia) NICU unit, with an average patient length of stay of 2–3 years
• Frequent trach care and high degree of parent involvement expected
• Day shift: 4x12-hour shifts, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Float required to PICU, CV PICU, stepdown, med/surg, and on rare occasions the ED
• Float to other campuses, primarily Riverside and St. Ann's, as well as other OH Health and Mount Carmel facilities
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active OH RN license or compact RN license currently in hand
• Current BLS and NRP certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of Level IV NICU experience required
• Minimum 2 years of combined Level III/IV NICU experience required
• Must be willing and able to float to multiple units and campuses
• 2 supervisory (manager or supervisor level) references required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide specialized nursing care to neonatal patients, including those with chronic lung conditions requiring long-term hospitalization
• Must be comfortable with frequent trach care and active family/parent participation in care
• Two-part interview process: initial screening with the Float Pool Leader, followed by a potential second interview with the NICU unit manager
• Local candidates are not eligible for this position
• Candidates who have previously worked permanently at this facility must have a gap of at least 2 years before being considered

American Traveler Job ID #P-727935. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 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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