Travel NICU RN - $4,214 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: 11/23/2026
• Duration: 8 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 23, 2026
• Length: 8 weeks
• Openings: 9

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Level III/IV NICU RN for a night shift assignment requiring OH or compact RN licensure and prior NICU experience.

Details

• NICU setting caring for neonates ranging from under 24 weeks to over 34 weeks gestation
• Night shift, 4x12 hour shifts (19:00-7:00)
• 8-week contract length with scheduled start requirements
• Scheduled to work every other weekend, subject to change based on unit needs
• Float requirement to PICU, CV PICU, stepdown, MS, and rarely ED
• Float requirement to BPD NICU with frequent trach care and heavy parent involvement
• May float to other campuses including Riverside, St. Ann's, Grant Medical, Dublin Methodist, and Doctors Hospital
• Epic EMR experience required
• Makeup shift required within same pay period for any call out or absence

Requirements

• Active OH or compact RN license required in hand
• BLS and NRP certifications required
• PALS certification preferred
• Minimum 1 year of Level IV NICU experience required
• Minimum 2 years total Level III/IV NICU experience required
• Skills required include IV therapy, UAC/UVC management, central line care, and neonatal dosage calculations
• Experience with ventilator management, high frequency ventilation, and respiratory distress syndrome care required
• Experience attending high-risk deliveries required
• Experience with neonatal sepsis, NEC, and gastrointestinal patient care required
• Two professional references required at time of consideration, at least one from a manager or supervisor

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive NICU nursing care including respiratory, cardiovascular, neurologic, and gastrointestinal support for neonatal patients
• Floating to multiple units and campuses is a standard expectation for this facility
• Two-part interview process including an initial screening and a secondary interview with the unit manager
• Must not have been a permanent employee of the facility within the past 2 years
• No local candidates permitted within a 60-mile radius
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this position

American Traveler Job ID #P-775833. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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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