Location: Columbus, OH

Start Date: 06-01-2026

End Date: 08-31-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night, 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM (night shift, rotating/varies; includes weekends and holiday coverage as scheduled)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $67 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide specialized, compassionate care to neonates (Level III NICU, 22 weeks gestation and up), prioritizing safety and family-centered practice
• Manage respiratory needs including ventilator settings and troubleshooting (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BIPAP/PEEP)
• Administer medications and emergency therapies using the Pyxis medication system, including IV vasopressors, surfactants and steroids
• Perform and manage invasive lines and catheters: arterial lines, UAC/UVC and central line care with strict infection control
• Implement feeding strategies and manage oral/nasogastric/nasojejunal tubes for growth and tolerance
• Interpret and manage cardiovascular dysrhythmias and respond appropriately in acute situations
• Document care thoroughly and timely in Nationwide Children's EPIC, ensuring continuity and quality of care
• Communicate clearly with families and the care team using SBAR and participate in multidisciplinary rounds

Qualifications

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (required)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification (required)
• Experience in NICU Level III and/or Level IV settings (minimum ~1 year NICU experience specified)
• Competency in ventilator management, IV therapy, and central/umbilical catheter care (UAC/UVC)
• Ability to interpret and manage neonatal dysrhythmias and emergency medications
• Comfort with feeding tube placement/management and neonatal abstinence syndrome care
• Willingness to float to other units within the OSU organization as needed
• Familiarity with Pyxis medication system and EPIC charting (Nationwide Children's EPIC preferred)

Knowledge & Skills

• Neonatal nursing best practices for Level III NICU patients
• Respiratory management and ventilator modes (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BIPAP/PEEP)
• Arterial line, central line, UAC and UVC management
• IV therapy including vasopressors and emergency medication administration
• Feeding management: bottle, breast, gavage, and enteral tube care
• Infection prevention and isolation precautions (PPE)
• Dysrhythmia interpretation and cardiovascular monitoring
• Effective clinical communication (SBAR) and multidisciplinary collaboration
• Proficiency with Pyxis medication system and EPIC documentation

Benefits

• Meaningful work in a supportive team — make a real difference for tiny patients every day
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• Paid Time Off to recharge and come back refreshed
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to help you grow professionally
• 401K retirement savings plan so you can plan for tomorrow
• Life insurance & basic disability coverage for peace of mind
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and get rewarded
• A collaborative, multidisciplinary team that values your expertise

Travel Perks: Explore Columbus, OH

Explore Columbus during your time off: stroll the shops, galleries and eateries in the Short North Arts District, visit the Franklin Park Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, take a trip to COSI (Center of Science and Industry), wander through historic German Village, enjoy the Scioto Mile riverfront, and catch a Buckeyes game or campus events around The Ohio State University — plenty to do on weekends!

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