Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Travel RN

TotalMed Inc.

Columbus (OH)

On-site

USD 69,000 - 96,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Furnished Housing

Licensure Reimbursement

Licensure Process Assistance

Paid Compliance Costs

Paid Time Off

401k

Job summary

TotalMed Inc. seeks a traveling NICU RN to join our Columbus, OH assignment. The role focuses on critical neonatal care in a busy NICU, requiring vigilant monitoring, timely interventions, and collaboration with the care team to support families and infants.

The ideal candidate brings 1–2 years of acute care experience, BLS/NRP certifications, and the ability to adapt to a travel assignment. This position offers a structured 36 hours per week, for eight weeks, with full travel benefits and

Qualifications

1-2 years of acute care nursing experience.
BLS and NRP certifications required.
Travel assignment in Columbus, OH.

Responsibilities

Care for neonates in NICU setting.
Monitor vitals and respond to changes.
Administer feedings and nutrition assessments.
Set up IVs, catheters, and IV therapy.
Support families and provide parental guidance.

Skills

Travel nursing

Acute care

Tools

Ventilators

Incubators

Job description

We are looking for a Travel NICU RN for a great Travel nursing job in Columbus, OH. This NICU Travel nursing job pays for 36 hours a week for 8 weeks. We’re looking for Neonatal Intensive Care Unit RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Columbus, OH. The right RN should have 1-2 years' recent acute care experience. Read below for more requirements. As a NICU RN, you’ll provide critical care to sick and premature infants. Alongside the rest of the care team, NICU RNs assist in providing round-the-clock care to these patients and support to the parents. Parental support can range from emotional encouragement to advising parents on the proper care of their infant when they return home.

As a NICU Travel Nurse, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:

Care for infants transitioning to extra uterine life.
Monitor vital signs and initiate corrective action when necessary.
Provide nutritional assessment and specialized feedings.
Change dressings, insert catheters, start IVs.
Provide arterial and intravenous therapy.
Monitor and adjust specialized equipment used on patients, such as incubators and ventilators.

NICU Travel Nurses should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean and stoop without difficulty. RNs should be able to easily lift 10-20 pounds of equipment at times. NICU Travel Nurses may face hazards from exposure to chemicals and infectious diseases.

Requirements