Endoscopy Registered Nurse
Columbus, OH
PRIDE Health
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse – Endoscopy

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

Shift Details

• Day shift, 4 shifts per week
• 10-hour shifts: 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM
• 40 hours per week

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of Registered Nurse (RN) experience
• Endoscopy experience required
• PACU experience preferred
• Experience with 1:1 patient ratio required

Required Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) – AHA Instructor/Provider or RQI acceptable
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – AHA Instructor/Provider or RQI acceptable
• Certifications must be current; renewals can be completed at the facility

Required Licenses

• Valid RN license for Ohio
• NURSYS verification required

Competency Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required prior to start)
• Unit-specific competency exam required
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam required within 1 year of start and updated annually (minimum passing score 76%)

Background and Screening Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including SS trace, counties lived/worked, nationwide check, sex offender registry, and motor vehicle record if applicable
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting required within 1 year of start using specific code (3701.881)
• Pending background check attestation required if fingerprint results are pending at start
• Education accreditation confirmation for nursing degree from CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA accredited programs
• Employment application and skills checklist required
• Two professional references required (at least one from a manager or formal leadership)

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease
• Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSPOT) within 1 year or chest x-ray if positive
• TB questionnaire required annually in lieu of TB test
• Tdap vaccine (adult dose after age 11/12) required; exemptions not allowed for those working with infants or pregnant patients
• 2 MMR vaccines or positive titers for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, and Rubella; boosters required if low titer
• Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer required unless medically exempted
• Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series; signed declination acceptable
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (includes amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cannabinoids, cocaine, methadone, methaqualone, opiates, PCP, propoxyphene)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination required during flu season (Oct 1 – Mar 31); mask required if declining
• COVID-19 vaccination not required but strongly recommended

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Annual review and acknowledgment of dress code and hand hygiene policy
• Completion of Confidential Fraud Waste Abuse and Compliance Reporting Mechanism Form
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually
• Annual review and acknowledgment of ethics and compliance policies
• Orientation Safety Manual acknowledgment required annually

Parking Options for Travelers (Costs not included)

• Closest and guaranteed parking available with agency permit
• Shuttle service options with varying frequency and distance from facility
• Multiple parking locations with different cost and convenience levels

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Candidates must complete all required background checks, certifications, and health documentation prior to start or as specified
• Fingerprinting and background check processes are time-sensitive; early completion is strongly advised

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• Endoscopy experience within the last year (minimum 1 year)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing
• Experience with 1:1 patient ratio