RN – Neonatal ICU (NICU)

Specialty: Neonatal ICU (NICU)
Facility: Ohio State University Hospital
State License: OH
Certs/Licenses:
Years of Experience:
Shift: Night 3×12-Hour (19:00 – 07:30)
Guaranteed Hours:
Description: Specialty: NICUFacility: Ohio State University HospitalState License: OHCerts/Licenses: Years of Experience: Shift: Night 3×12-Hour (19:00 – 07:30)Guaranteed Hours: Description: The NICU RN provides comprehensive care to neonates in a Level III NICU, focusing on the treatment of patients from 22 weeks gestation and above. This role involves managing respiratory distress, glucose management, and care for neonates requiring surgery or cardiac interventions.Key Responsibilities: Patient Care: Provide specialized care to neonates, including those < 24-28 weeks, with a focus on respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and infectious disease management. Medication Administration: Use Pyxis medication system to administer IV vasopressors, surfactants, and steroids. Documentation: Utilize Nationwide Children's EPIC system for accurate and timely patient documentation. Communication: Implement SBAR communication method to ensure effective interaction with healthcare providers and families. Special Procedures: Perform and manage procedures including arterial line management, central line care, and neonatal abstinence syndrome interventions. Respiratory Management: Oversee ventilator settings and adjustments (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BIPAP/PEEP).Required Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)Skills and Experience: Experience in NICU Level III and Level IV settings. Competency in cardiovascular dysrhythmia interpretation and management. Proficient in gastrointestinal feeding methods and management of oral/nasogastric/nasojejunal tubes. Expertise in infection control measures and IV therapy, including umbilical artery and vein catheter management.Provider Support: Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including NP, interpretation services, pharmacy, physical therapy, radiology, respiratory services, social services, and unit secretary.Important Notes: Candidates with prior experience at Nationwide Children's Hospital (NCH) will be given special consideration.Patient Diagnoses: Care for neonates with conditions such as respiratory distress, glucose management issues, and those requiring surgical or cardiac interventions transferred to NCH main campus.Special Procedures/Unit Details: Nationwide Children's NICU supports all necessary equipment, supplies, patient care policies, and procedures.Agency staff have the following parking permit options (purchased through CampusParc at osu.campusparc.com):WMC Agency Permit (Most Convenient Option) 24/7 access to Wexner Medical Center Garage (guaranteed availability) $215.20/month $716.62 per 100-day permitWB Permit (Budget Option) Weekend/holiday access to 9th Ave East & West Garages 24/7 access to West Campus surface lots (WB/WC spaces) Shuttle service provided to the medical center $15.67/monthCXS Permit Weekend/holiday access to 9th Ave East & West Garages 24/7 access to Buckeye (CX) and West Campus surface lots $31.42/monthPlease note: Parking costs and options are subject to change per CampusParc policies. Modified Time:6/1/2026 12:00:00 AM Account Manager: Nicole Herzog Account Manager Email: Nicole.Herzog@ayahealthcare.com COVID-19 Vaccine: Not Required Flu Vaccine: Required – Medical Exemptions Only Submittals:High Job Requirements & Qualifications Previous Charge Experience : – Years of Experience : 1 Patient Ratio Experience : 2-3 Charting System Experience : – Charting System Name : Epic Community Hospital Experience : – LTAC Experience : – Trauma Level I Experience : – Trauma Level II Experience : – Travel Experience Required : – Certifications : BLS, NRPSkills : Arterial line management, Central Line/Implanted Line Care, Dysrhythmia Interpretation/Management, Feedings (bottle, breast, gavage), Isolation Precautions/PPE, IV vasopressors, Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, Neonates < 24-28 weeks, NICU III, Placement/Management of oral/nasogastric/nasojejunal tubes, Steroids, Surfactants, UAC (Umbilical Artery Catheter), UVC (Umbilical Vein Catheter), Ventilator management (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BIPAP/PEEP) Unit Details Staffing & Scheduling Scheduling Type : – Patient Ratios Days : – Patient Ratios Nights : – Patient Ratios Weekends : – Float Required : will be required to float to different units within the OSU organization as needed Call Required : – Weekend Coverage : – Number of Weekend Shifts Per Contract : – Pre-Approved Time Off : – Orientation Hours : – Facility & Patient Care Details Patient Age Groups : Neonates Daily Census : 30 Number of Visits Per Day : – Number of Rooms : – Number of Beds : – Additional Unit Information Interdisciplinary Support : Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Interpretation Services, Radiology, Social Services, Pharmacy, Unit Secretary Patient Diagnoses : Level III: 22 weeks gestation +, respiratory distress, glucose management, patients requiring surgery or cardiac interventions transferred to NCH main campus. Special Procedures/Unit Details : Nationwide Children's NICU: NCH supports all equipment, supplies, patient care policies and procedures, pharmacy, documentation. Special Equipment : – #Tier4 Travel Compliance There is a strict compliance deadline of Tuesday prior to start no exceptions. Please screen for any candidate vacation time taking place immediately after booking as this will likely cause a push due to fingerprinting delays. Please only submit to one location. The AM team will find the best fit for the clinician. PLEASE NOTE: ALL CANDIDATES MUST BE MADE AWARE OF THE URGENCY OF THE OHIO FINGERPRINTING PROCESS. Candidate must complete fingerprints as soon as they sign contract. TRAVELERS WHO ARE UNRESPONSIVE OR UNCOOPERATIVE WITH CREDENTIALING ARE AT RISK OF PUSH/CANCEL. All candidates who are currently outside the state of Ohio but within driving distance will be required to drive to a fingerprinting location in Ohio as soon as possible after booking. Travelers who are extreme distances from Ohio will be mailed a fingerprinting packet, which is to be completed urgently upon receipt. Detailed instructions will be sent to the candidate by the Credentialing team. RTO required with submission, must be built into contract Locals are accepted at the same rate Reference Requirements: 2 professional references are required. At least 1 reference must be from a manager/director or someone in a formal leadership capacity (e.g., a supervisor). Charge RN acceptable for 2nd reference. No coworker references accepted. Former employees are eligible for a travel assignment once they have been away from the facility for 6 months or more Current employees are ineligible to be hired as a traveler at any Ohio State University hospital location RNs- must have valid compact or state license in hand at time of submission. MRI techs – submittals without OH license are acceptable. Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program. Submittal Details: #Tier4 Travel ComplianceThere is a strict compliance deadline of Tuesday prior to start no exceptions. Please screen for any candidate vacation time taking place immediately after booking as this will likely cause a push due to fingerprinting delays.Please only submit to one location. The AM team will find the best fit for the clinician.PLEASE NOTE: ALL CANDIDATES MUST BE MADE AWARE OF THE URGENCY OF THE OHIO FINGERPRINTING PROCESS. Candidate must complete fingerprints as soon as they sign contract. TRAVELERS WHO ARE UNRESPONSIVE OR UNCOOPERATIVE WITH CREDENTIALING ARE AT RISK OF PUSH/CANCEL.All candidates who are currently outside the state of Ohio but within driving distance will be required to drive to a fingerprinting location in Ohio as soon as possible after booking. Travelers who are extreme distances from Ohio will be mailed a fingerprinting packet, which is to be completed urgently upon receipt. Detailed instructions will be sent to the candidate by the Credentialing team.RTO required with submission, must be built into contractLocals are accepted at the same rateReference Requirements: 2 professional references are ;required. At least 1 reference must be from a manager/director or someone in a formal leadership capacity (e.g., a supervisor). Charge RN acceptable for 2nd reference. No coworker references accepted.Former employees are eligible for a travel assignment once they have been away from the facility for 6 months or moreCurrent employees are ineligible to be hired as a traveler at any Ohio State University hospital locationRNs- must have valid compact or state license in hand at time of submission.MRI techs – submittals without OH license are acceptable.Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program. Auto Offer: No