RN Nicu

ID: Shift: Day 3x12-Hour (07:30 - 19:30) 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 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 Childrens 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 Support: Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including NP interpretation services pharmacy physical therapy radiology respiratory services social services and unit Notes: Candidates with prior experience at Nationwide Childrens Hospital (NCH) will be given special Diagnoses: Care for neonates with conditions such as respiratory distress glucose management issues and those requiring surgical or cardiac interventions transferred to NCH main Procedures/Unit Details: Nationwide Childrens NICU supports all necessary equipment supplies patient care policies and staff have the following parking permit options (purchased through CampusParc at ):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:6/15/2026 4:00:00 AM Account Manager: Nicole Herzog Account Manager Email: COVID-19 Vaccine: Not Required Flu Vaccine: Required - Medical Exemptions Only Submittals:Low 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 Childrens 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 only submit to one location. The AM team will find the best fit for the 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/ 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 required with submission must be built into contractLocals are accepted at the same rateReference Requirements: 2 professional references arerequired. 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 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 techs - submittals without OH license are must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program. Guaranteed Hours: Contract Weeks:91