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

Make a meaningful impact as a NICU Registered Nurse on a 13-week travel nursing assignment in Columbus, Ohio. Care for critically ill and medically complex newborns in a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), supporting neonates from 22 weeks gestation and above, including patients experiencing respiratory distress, glucose management challenges, and conditions requiring surgical or cardiac intervention. Join a collaborative multidisciplinary healthcare team in Columbus, a vibrant university city known for its welcoming neighborhoods, cultural attractions, parks, and excellent dining.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nurse assignment
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• End Date: February 15, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,160-$2,270
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour nights, approximately 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
• Healthcare Setting: Level III NICU
• Patient Population: Neonates, including premature infants and patients requiring advanced respiratory, cardiac, surgical, and gastrointestinal care
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Additional Scheduling Note: May float to other units within the health system as needed

NICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio or a valid compact 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
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Education from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• Demonstrated competency caring for neonates weighing less than 24-28 weeks gestation
• Experience with ventilator management, including AC/PC, SIMV, CPAP, BiPAP, and PEEP
• Proficiency with arterial lines, umbilical artery catheters, umbilical venous catheters, central lines, and implanted line care
• Knowledge of neonatal dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Experience with IV therapy, vasopressors, surfactants, steroids, feeding methods, and oral, nasogastric, or nasojejunal tubes
• Ability to apply isolation precautions and personal protective equipment standards
• Strong communication, clinical judgment, and teamwork skills

NICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, evidence-based nursing care to neonates in a Level III NICU
• Assess, monitor, and manage respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, metabolic, and infectious conditions
• Manage ventilators and respond appropriately to changes in neonatal respiratory status
• Administer medications and therapies, including IV vasopressors, surfactants, and steroids, using established medication-safety procedures
• Perform and monitor arterial line, UAC, UVC, central line, and implanted line care
• Support neonatal feeding plans, including bottle, breast, gavage, oral, nasogastric, and nasojejunal feeding
• Provide care for neonates experiencing neonatal abstinence syndrome
• Recognize and manage dysrhythmias and other changes in patient condition
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in Epic
• Use SBAR communication to collaborate effectively with providers, families, and the interdisciplinary care team
• Work closely with advanced practice providers, respiratory services, pharmacy, physical therapy, radiology, interpretation services, social services, and unit support staff
• Promote infection prevention, family-centered care, patient safety, and continuity of care
• Float to other units within the health system when clinical needs require

Apply now to join this Columbus, Ohio travel nursing opportunity and make a difference in the lives of critically ill newborns and their families.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.