Travel NICU RN - $2,419 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: 11/30/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

NICU Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Level III Contract in Columbus, Ohio

Explore a Columbus, Ohio travel nursing opportunity for an experienced NICU Registered Nurse (RN) providing compassionate, evidence-based care to critically ill and premature neonates. Join a specialized Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in a vibrant city known for its diverse neighborhoods, excellent dining, cultural attractions, and strong healthcare community.

NICU Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,160–$2,270
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Specialty: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Nursing
• Healthcare Setting: Level III NICU caring for neonates from approximately 22 weeks gestation and above
• Start Date: November 30, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks, ending March 1, 2027
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour nights, approximately 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.
• Patient Population: Neonates requiring complex respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, infectious disease, surgical, and cardiac care
• Average Daily Census: Approximately 30 patients
• Patient Ratio Experience: 2–3 patients
• Additional Scheduling Information: May be required to float to other units within the health system as needed

NICU Travel RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license in Ohio or a valid compact RN license in hand at the time of submission
• At least 1 year of professional nursing experience, including experience in a Level III or Level IV NICU
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Graduate of an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• Experience caring for neonates born at less than 24–28 weeks gestation
• Competency with ventilator management, including AC/PC, SIMV, CPAP, BiPAP, and PEEP
• Proficiency in arterial line management, central line care, umbilical artery catheter (UAC) and umbilical vein catheter (UVC) management, and IV therapy
• Ability to interpret and manage cardiovascular dysrhythmias
• Experience with neonatal feedings and oral, nasogastric, and nasojejunal tube placement or management
• Proficiency with electronic documentation, preferably Epic
• Two professional references, including at least one reference from a manager, director, supervisor, or other formal leader
• Ability to complete required credentialing and Ohio fingerprinting promptly following acceptance

NICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive, individualized nursing care to critically ill and premature neonates in a Level III NICU
• Manage patients experiencing respiratory distress, glucose management issues, infection-related concerns, and complex cardiovascular or gastrointestinal conditions
• Care for neonates requiring surgical or cardiac interventions and coordinate transfers when appropriate
• Administer medications safely, including IV vasopressors, surfactants, and steroids, using established medication safety procedures
• Monitor and adjust ventilator settings in collaboration with providers and respiratory therapy
• Perform and manage arterial lines, central lines, UACs, UVCs, and other specialized neonatal procedures within scope of practice
• Support neonatal abstinence syndrome interventions and follow appropriate monitoring and treatment protocols
• Provide and evaluate oral, breast, gavage, nasogastric, and nasojejunal feedings
• Apply infection prevention, isolation, and personal protective equipment procedures consistently
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in Epic
• Use SBAR communication to promote clear collaboration with providers, families, and the interdisciplinary care team
• Collaborate with advanced practice providers, pharmacy, respiratory services, radiology, physical therapy, social services, interpretation services, and unit support staff

Apply now for this NICU travel nursing contract in Columbus, Ohio, and join a dedicated neonatal healthcare team.

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #526188. 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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