Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit)
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Night Shift
Schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 36 hours/week; every other weekend
Local Candidates Required: Yes
Traveler Candidates Required: Yes
Pay Rate
Local: $50.00 – $53.00/hr
Traveler: $53.00 – $55.00/hr
Note: This job doesn't offer any benefits.
Position Overview
We are seeking a dedicated Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse to provide specialized nursing care to premature and full-term newborns requiring intensive medical attention. The RN will work collaboratively with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to support neonatal health, stabilization, and family-centered care.
Required Qualifications
Active Ohio RN license or Compact RN license.
Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
Diploma in Nursing required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Ability to provide age-specific and culturally appropriate neonatal patient care.
Strong clinical judgment, assessment, communication, and critical-thinking skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
Responsibilities
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care for premature and full-term newborns requiring specialized neonatal care.
Provide evidence-based care to critically ill neonates, including respiratory support, feeding assistance, glucose management, and antibiotic therapy.
Attend high-risk deliveries and assist with initial neonatal assessments and stabilization as needed.
Monitor neonatal conditions, identify changes in patient status, and implement appropriate nursing interventions.
Promote skin-to-skin contact, breastfeeding, and safe sleep practices while supporting parents and families.
Maintain accurate patient documentation and ensure confidentiality of medical information.
Educate parents and families regarding neonatal care, treatment plans, and discharge instructions.
Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure safe, effective, and patient-centered care.
Follow American Nurses Association (ANA) standards, the Ohio Nurse Practice Act, hospital policies, and patient safety protocols.