Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Columbus, OH
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (PCU - Nights)

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Unit: Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Shift: Nights (3 shifts of 12 hours)
• Schedule: Weekdays and some weekends

Key Responsibilities

• Start and manage IVs
• Administer medications safely
• Monitor vital signs and patient responses
• Educate patients on treatments and self-care
• Collaborate with the care team on patient plans
• Use EPIC EMR for charting
• Float to lower acuity units if needed
• Follow hospital policies and maintain patient safety

Requirements

• Active Ohio RN license
• Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience
• BCLS and IV certification
• EPIC experience preferred
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and multitasking skills
• Prior travel experience is a plus (not required)

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA certified (Instructor/Provider and RQI acceptable)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) may be required depending on unit
• Other certifications such as PALS, NRP, EFM may be required based on unit assignment
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam required prior to start
• Unit-specific competency exams required
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam required within 1 year of start and updated annually (exceptions apply)

Background & Compliance

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including FBI and BCI fingerprinting (Ohio-specific code 3701.881)
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Education accreditation verification from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, NLN CNEA, or CASN)
• Transcript/Diploma verification required
• Pending background check attestation allowed if fingerprint results are pending
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (no pending tests allowed)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (adult dose after age 11/12)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • TB questionnaire
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (declination acceptable)
  • Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer (medical exemption possible)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31)
• COVID vaccination not required but strongly recommended

Additional Requirements

• 2 professional references required (at least 1 from a manager/director or formal leadership)
• Employment application and skills checklist required
• Annual review and acknowledgment of dress code, hand hygiene, ethics, and compliance policies
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually
• Orientation Safety Manual acknowledgment required annually

Notes

• Candidates using a compact license from states other than Ohio must complete a Residency Declaration Form
• Fingerprinting must be completed at a Fast Fingerprints location or via mail-in packet if remote
• Fingerprint results must be current within 1 year of start; new fingerprinting required if there is a break in service over 90 days
• Background check and fingerprinting results with hits require additional documentation and adjudication
• Candidates can renew certain certifications (BLS, ACLS, PALS) at the facility if needed

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses with a strong clinical background, preferably with some travel experience, who are comfortable working night shifts in a progressive care setting.