Travel NICU RN - $2,462 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: 11/16/2026
• 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: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Level III NICU RN for night shift at a teaching hospital requiring NRP certification and prior Level III/IV NICU experience.

Details

• Level III NICU setting caring for neonates from 22 weeks gestation and above, including those under 24-28 weeks
• Night shift schedule (3x12 hours, 19:00-7:30)
• Patient ratio of 1:2-3
• Uses EPIC for documentation and Pyxis for medication administration
• Manages respiratory support including ventilator settings (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BIPAP/PEEP)
• Performs arterial line management, central line care, UAC/UVC management, and IV therapy
• Administers IV vasopressors, surfactants, and steroids
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team including NP, pharmacy, respiratory, PT, radiology, and social services

Requirements

• Active OH or compact RN license in hand at time of consideration
• Current BLS and NRP certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of NICU experience required
• Prior experience in Level III and Level IV NICU settings required
• Competency in cardiovascular dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Proficient in gastrointestinal feeding methods and tube placement/management (oral/nasogastric/nasojejunal)
• Experience with infection control measures and isolation precautions/PPE
• Experience managing neonatal abstinence syndrome
• Nursing education from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program required
• Two professional references required, with at least one from a manager/director or supervisor; charge RN acceptable for second reference; no coworker references accepted

Additional Information

• Provide specialized care addressing respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, infectious disease, and neurologic needs of neonates
• Care for neonates requiring surgical or cardiac interventions
• Implements SBAR communication method with healthcare providers and families
• Must complete Ohio fingerprinting process urgently upon signing contract, including travel to an in-state fingerprinting location if outside Ohio
• RTO must be submitted and built into contract prior to start, limited to 7 days or less
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• Former employees eligible for travel assignment after 6 months away from the facility
• Current employees of Ohio State University hospital locations are ineligible to be hired as a traveler

American Traveler Job ID #P-765830. 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: Travel RN - Neonatal ICU

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