Travel NICU Registered Nurse

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU
- Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Columbus, Ohio.

• Specialty:
  NICU
  - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  10/26/2026
• 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:
  
  Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 4

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Level III/IV NICU position requiring 2 years of NICU experience and OH or compact RN licensure.

• Level III/IV NICU setting within a children's hospital
• 13-week assignment with day shift schedule (3x12 hours, 7:00-19:00)
• Cares for neonates across a range of gestational ages, including 34 weeks
• May float to PICU, CV PICU, stepdown, MS, and rarely ED
• May float to BPD NICU, which involves frequent trach care and heavy parent involvement due to extended lengths of stay
• May float to other campuses including Riverside, St. Ann's, Grant Medical, Dublin Methodist, and Doctors Hospital
• Epic charting system used

• Active OH or compact RN license required, license must be in hand
• BLS and NRP certifications required; PALS preferred
• Minimum 1 year of Level IV NICU experience and 2 years total Level III/IV NICU experience required
• Skilled in IV therapy, arterial line management, central line care, UAC/UVC management, and neonatal dosage calculations
• Experience with high-risk deliveries, respiratory distress syndrome, and ventilator management (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BIPAP/PEEP)
• Experience with neonatal abstinence syndrome, seizure disorders, and therapeutic hypothermia preferred
• Experience with ECMO, VP shunts, ICP monitoring, and dysrhythmia interpretation preferred
• 2 professional references required at time of consideration, at least one from a manager or supervisor

• Provide comprehensive NICU nursing care including respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and infectious disease management for neonatal patients
• Floating to other units and campuses is a standard expectation for this assignment
• Two-part interview process: initial screening with float pool leader, followed by potential second interview with NICU unit manager
• Previous perm employees of this health system must wait at least 2 years before eligibility for a travel assignment
• Local candidates are not accepted; a 60-mile radius rule applies
• First-time travelers are not preferred for this position

American Traveler Job  #P-727936. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN
- Neonatal ICU

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.