Posted 09/23/2026 · Job #521376
NICU | Registered Nurse | 13–Week Travel – Columbus, Ohio
Job Description
Travel NICU Registered Nurse (RN) – High-Acuity Neonatal Care in Columbus, Ohio
Travel NICU RN opportunity in Columbus, Ohio: Join a high-acuity neonatal care team for a 13-week assignment with 12-hour day shifts, Epic charting, and excellent pay. This role is ideal for an experienced NICU Registered Nurse who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about family-centered neonatal nursing.
Job Details
- Specialty: NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit)
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing
- Location: Columbus, Ohio
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Start Date: 10/26/2026
- Shift: 12-hour day shifts
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,360-$2,480
- Charting System: Epic
- Setting: High-acuity neonatal float pool with floating expectations
Job Requirements
- Active Ohio RN license or compact RN license in hand
- BLS and NRP required; PALS required per facility expectations
- Minimum 2 years of total Level III/IV NICU nursing experience
- At least 1 year of recent Level IV NICU experience
- Epic charting experience required
- Comfortable floating to other critical care and med-surg areas as needed
- Two professional references required at submission, including one manager or supervisor reference
- Experience with complex neonatal care, including trach care and high parent involvement, is strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, compassionate, and expert nursing care to neonates, infants, and pediatric patients
- Manage high-acuity NICU patients with complex respiratory, developmental, and medical needs
- Perform and support treatments such as ventilator management, IV therapy, feeding support, thermoregulation, and tracheostomy care
- Monitor patient status closely and respond appropriately to changes in condition
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and the interdisciplinary care team to support positive patient outcomes
- Float to other critical care and med-surg units when assigned, maintaining flexibility and a team-first mindset
- Document accurately and efficiently in Epic
- Support families through patient education, communication, and compassionate bedside care
Location Highlights
Columbus, Ohio offers the best of both worlds: a vibrant urban setting with a welcoming, community-focused feel. The 43205 area provides convenient access to downtown dining, cultural attractions, parks, and local entertainment, making it an appealing destination for travel nurses seeking rewarding healthcare jobs in Central Ohio.
Apply now to join this travel NICU nursing opportunity in Columbus, Ohio and take the next step in your neonatal nursing career.
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.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals are treated with respect and provided equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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