Travel RN – ER Holding Telemetry/Stepdown
Columbus, OH
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Facility: Ohio State University Hospital
Hospital System: Outside In
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Patient Population

• Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required

Staffing Ratios

• 1:4

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

Key Skills & Clinical Competencies

• Telemetry & Dysrhythmia Management
• PCU/Stepdown Care
• IV Insulin & Heparin Protocols
• Renal Failure Management
• Cardiac & Vasoactive Drips (including titration)
• Blood Product Administration
• Tracheostomy Management
• Rapid Response Team Utilization
• Wound Care/Wound Vac
• Non-Invasive Airway Management (CPAP/BIPAP, Oxygen)
• EPIC Documentation

Required Exams and Competencies

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (prior to start)
• Unit-Specific Competency Exam
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (within 1 year of start, updated annually)

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam within 1 year confirming good health and free of contagious disease
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine (adult dose after age 11/12)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• TB Questionnaire (in lieu of annual TB test renewal)
• MMR Vaccines or Positive Titers for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella
• Hepatitis B Titer or 3-Vaccine Series (signed declination acceptable)
• Varicella Vaccines or Positive Titer (medical exemptions reviewed)
• Negative 10 Panel Drug Screen within 3 months of start
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or Declination (required during flu season Oct 1 - Mar 31)
• COVID-19 Vaccine: Not required but strongly recommended

Background and Compliance

• 7-Year Criminal Background Check within 1 year of start (including SS Trace, Counties lived/worked, Nationwide, Sex Offender, MVR if applicable)
• FBI and BCI Fingerprinting required within 1 year of start (code 3701.881)
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG monitoring
• 2 Professional References required (at least one from a manager or formal leadership)
• Employment Application and Skills Checklist required
• Education Accreditation Confirmation for nursing degree from accredited programs (CCNE, ACEN, NLN CNEA, CASN)

Facility Specific Policies

• Dress Code and Hand Hygiene Policy acknowledgment required
• Confidential Fraud, Waste, Abuse, and Compliance Reporting acknowledgment required
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Training Certificate required prior to start and annually
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement required annually
• Proof of Fingerprint Completion required (especially for APN candidates)

Additional Notes

• Travelers can renew BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications at the facility
• Dysrhythmia/EKG remediation process in place if competency exam is failed
• Fingerprinting results processing may take 1-2 weeks; delays possible if background hits occur
• Flu vaccine decliners must wear masks during flu season
• Background check approval may be pending with fingerprint results on file

This position is ideal for experienced RNs comfortable with telemetry, critical care skills, and working in a fast-paced academic hospital setting. Compliance with strict credentialing, health, and background requirements is mandatory.