Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $1,947 per week
Company: Ohio State University Hospital
Location: Columbus
Posted on: October 26, 2024
Job Description:
- Certification Details
- Certifications may vary based on unit specifics. Check UD/Unit
Cost Center Link to determine certifications required per
unit.
- ACLS, BLS, PALS, NRP certifications may be specifically
required for certain units and roles.
- Facility offers resources to renew ACLS, BLS, and PALS. Please
reach out to facility contact for instructions.
- Job Details
- 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.
- 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).
- Job Requirements
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- 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.
- Unit Specific Information
- Nationwide Children's NICU supports all necessary equipment,
supplies, patient care policies, and procedures.
- Special focus on managing patients including those necessary
for neonatal abstinence syndrome interventions.
- Additional Details
- Candidates with prior experience at Nationwide Children's
Hospital (NCH) will be given special consideration.
- Care for neonates with conditions such as respiratory distress,
glucose management issues, and those requiring surgical or cardiac
interventions transferred to NCH main campus.
Keywords: Ohio State University Hospital, Dayton , Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $1,947 per week, Healthcare , Columbus, Ohio
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