Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $2,350 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline : RN
• Start Date : 12 / 15 / 2025
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift : 12 hours
• Employment Type : Travel

NICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift | Columbus, Ohio Healthcare Jobs

Advance your nursing career as a NICU Registered Nurse (RN) in Columbus, Ohio (43210). Join our leading Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and provide specialized neonatal care on the night shift. This travel nursing job offers a supportive, collaborative healthcare environment in one of Ohio's most vibrant cities.

NICU RN Job Details

Location : Columbus, OH 43210 (Ohio nursing jobs)

Setting : Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

Job Type : Travel Registered Nurse Contract

Start Date : December 15, 2025

End Date : March 16, 2026

Contract Length : 13 weeks

Shift : 12-hour nights (7 : 00 PM – 7 : 30 AM), 3 shifts / week

Hours per Week : 36

Estimated Weekly Salary : $2160 - $2210

NICU Registered Nurse Qualifications

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (compact or Ohio state license required)

Graduate of an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program

Minimum 1 year of recent Level III or IV NICU RN experience

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification

EPIC charting system proficiency preferred

Ability to provide two professional references (one from a manager, director, or supervisor)

Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only)

Completion of Ohio fingerprinting process upon contract signing

NICU RN Responsibilities

Deliver comprehensive, specialized care to neonates (22+ weeks gestation), including those with respiratory distress, glucose management needs, and post-surgical or cardiac interventions

Administer medications via Pyxis, including IV vasopressors, surfactants, and steroids

Perform and manage procedures such as arterial line management, central line care, and interventions for neonatal abstinence syndrome

Oversee ventilator management (AC / PC / SIMV / CPAP / BIPAP / PEEP) and provide advanced respiratory support

Utilize EPIC for accurate and timely clinical documentation

Implement SBAR communication for effective collaboration with healthcare providers and families

Manage gastrointestinal feeding methods and placement / management of oral, nasogastric, and nasojejunal tubes

Maintain infection control measures and IV therapy, including umbilical artery and vein catheter management

Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team including nurse practitioners, pharmacy, physical therapy, respiratory services, radiology, social services, and unit secretary

Float to other units within the healthcare organization as needed

Experience the energy and opportunity of Columbus, Ohio—a city known for its top-ranked parks, vibrant arts scene, and excellent dining. Apply now to join our healthcare team and advance your NICU nursing career in this thriving Ohio community!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions.

We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded.

We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com.

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.

Planet Healthcare Job ID #431369. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title : NICU

About Planet Healthcare

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Planet Healthcare is a global leader in clinical staffing because we take a candidate-first approach. We pride ourselves on a consultative method and help to create the right opportunity, at the right time, with each healthcare professional. The recruitment engine at Planet Healthcare is driven by leaders in this market, who understand the market demands and trends within your specialty. With a wide array of job opportunities and geographic diversity in our client base, we are your advocate and will work to find the best position for you. We are ready to go to work. Welcome to Planet Healthcare.

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