Excel Medical Staffing 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 / 17 / 2025 Duration : 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift : 12 hours, nights Employment Type : Travel 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
- 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. ID3043335 Yolanda Lewis Excel Med Staffing 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. About Excel Medical Staffing Always Caring – Never Commissioned We’ve come together to help clinicians find their best fit job that allows them to pursue their passion for adventure and service to others. We’ve served our country. We’ve talked to — and LISTENED to — traveling clinicians from all walks of life. We’ve collaborated with medical facilities to understand their staffing needs. We love to solve problems and help people smile — that’s why we’ve created a company centered around providing service to traveling clinicians with a real human touch. Expect us to Radiate our WE CARE values : Winning - Equitable - Clinician Focused - Adventurous - Responsive - Ethical Benefits 401k retirement plan Employee assistance programs Referral bonus Life insurance