Travel NICU RN - $2,772 per week

GHR 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: 11/09/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse – NICU Travel Assignment in Columbus, Ohio Join a high-acuity NICU travel nurse assignment in Columbus, Ohio, and use your neonatal intensive care expertise to make a meaningful impact every day. This 13-week Registered Nurse opportunity offers night shifts in a fast-paced pediatric and critical care environment, with the added appeal of working in a vibrant Midwest city known for its growing healthcare community, dining, arts, parks, and downtown attractions. Overview We are seeking an experienced NICU Registered Nurse for a travel RN role in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit setting with multiple openings available. You will care for neonates, infants, and pediatric patients in a dynamic unit that values strong clinical skills, flexibility, and teamwork. This assignment includes float expectations across related critical care and pediatric units, making it an excellent fit for NICU nurses who thrive in a high-acuity healthcare environment. Job Details Position: Registered Nurse – NICU Travel Assignment Setting: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Location: Columbus, Ohio 43205 Assignment Type: Travel RN Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12-hour nights Schedule: Self-scheduling with weekend coverage expectations up to every other weekend Orientation: 16 hours Openings: 5 Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,470 - $2,600 Start Date: October 26, 2026 Job Requirements At least 2 years of total NICU experience, including 1 year of recent Level IV NICU experience Active Ohio RN license or compact RN license in hand BLS and NRP certification required Epic charting experience required Ability to float to PICU, CV PICU, stepdown, Med/Surg, and other units as needed Comfortable caring for complex BPD NICU patients with frequent trach care and heavy family involvement Strong skills in high-acuity neonatal nursing, including ventilator support and advanced monitoring Two professional references required at time of submission, including at least one manager or supervisor Travel clinicians must be prepared for facility float expectations Responsibilities Provide safe, compassionate, and expert nursing care to critically ill newborns and pediatric patients Monitor patient status, administer medications, and support complex neonatal treatment plans Manage advanced respiratory support, IV therapies, blood products, and neonatal procedures as assigned Care for infants with respiratory distress, sepsis, surgical recovery, and other high-acuity conditions Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to deliver coordinated, family-centered care Float appropriately to related pediatric and critical care areas based on staffing needs Maintain accurate documentation and communicate changes in patient condition promptly Adapt quickly to a high-acuity NICU environment while helping deliver excellent outcomes for patients and families Apply now for this Columbus, Ohio NICU travel nurse opportunity and join a healthcare team that values clinical excellence, flexibility, and compassionate pediatric care. 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. GHR Healthcare Job ID 521374. 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: NICU About GHR Healthcare For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to learn more.