Travel NICU Registered Nurse - $2,020 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, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 10

Description

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

Details

• Position is in a Level IV NICU at a pediatric specialty hospital
• Includes a BPD (bronchopulmonary dysplasia) NICU with an average patient length of stay of 2-3 years
• Day shift, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00–19:00)
• Float requirement includes PICU, CV PICU, stepdown, Med/Surg, and on rare occasions the ED
• May also float to other campuses, including Riverside, St. Ann's, Grant Medical, Dublin Methodist, and Doctors Hospital
• Appropriate unit assignments are provided when floating to other specialties

Requirements

• Active OH 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 total Level III/IV NICU experience required
• Comfort with frequent trach care and heavy family/parent involvement
• Willingness to float to multiple units and campuses as needed
• 2 manager or supervisor-level references required for consideration (charge nurse references not accepted)
• Must not have worked permanently at this facility within the last 2 years
• Local candidates are not eligible for this position

Additional Information

• This position involves a two-part interview process: an initial screening with the Float Pool Leader within 24–48 hours, followed by a secondary review by the NICU unit manager
• The unit manager will review any requested time off (RTO) as part of the interview process
• Floating is a core expectation of this assignment across both units and campuses
• Attendance and punctuality are taken very seriously at this facility

American Traveler Job ID #P-727936. 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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