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

Travel NICU RN needed for a 13-week assignment caring for critically ill neonates in a Level III NICU in Columbus, Ohio. Make a meaningful impact as a Registered Nurse supporting infants from 22 weeks gestation and above, including patients requiring respiratory support, cardiovascular care, glucose management, surgery, or cardiac intervention. Columbus offers an energetic, welcoming setting with a vibrant arts and dining scene, extensive parks, and a strong healthcare community.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing assignment
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• End Date: February 15, 2027
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12-hour night shifts
• Shift Hours: 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,160-$2,270
• Unit: Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Patient Population: Neonates, including infants less than 24-28 weeks gestation
• Typical Patient Ratio: Approximately 2-3 patients per nurse
• Daily Census: Approximately 30 patients
• Documentation: Epic
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Float Requirement: May float to other appropriate units within the healthcare system as needed

NICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio or a valid compact RN license in hand at the time of submission
• At least 1 year of recent NICU nursing experience; Level III or Level IV NICU experience strongly preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Experience caring for neonates with respiratory distress, glucose management needs, surgical conditions, and cardiac interventions
• Demonstrated competency with ventilator management, IV therapy, arterial lines, central lines, and umbilical artery and vein catheters
• Proficiency with neonatal medication administration, including vasopressors, surfactants, and steroids
• Strong dysrhythmia interpretation and management skills
• Experience with neonatal feeding methods and oral, nasogastric, and nasojejunal tubes
• Ability to provide compassionate nursing care in a fast-paced, high-acuity neonatal intensive care environment

NICU Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill neonates in a Level III NICU
• Monitor and manage respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, metabolic, and infectious conditions
• Manage ventilator settings and provide care for patients receiving AC, PC, SIMV, CPAP, BiPAP, and PEEP therapies
• Administer medications safely using established protocols, including IV vasopressors, surfactants, and steroids
• Perform arterial line management, central and implanted line care, and UAC/UVC management
• Support neonatal abstinence syndrome interventions and specialized developmental care
• Provide and monitor bottle, breast, gavage, oral, nasogastric, and nasojejunal feedings
• Maintain accurate patient documentation in Epic and communicate changes using SBAR
• Apply infection prevention, isolation, and PPE protocols consistently
• Collaborate with advanced practice providers, respiratory services, pharmacy, radiology, rehabilitation, social services, interpretation services, and other members of the multidisciplinary care team

Apply now for this Columbus, Ohio travel nursing opportunity and join a dedicated neonatal healthcare team in a Level III NICU.

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.