Registered Nurse - ER Holding
Columbus, OH
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse – ER Holding (Night Shift)

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

Job Details

• Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Patient Age Groups: Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics
• Staffing Ratio: 1 nurse to 4 patients

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 2 years of Registered Nurse experience (highest requirement)
• Telemetry and 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 Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA only (Instructor/Provider and RQI acceptable)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA only
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – AHA only
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification (if applicable per unit)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam – required within 1 year of start and updated annually
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam – required prior to start
• Unit-Specific Competency Exam

Licensure

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for Ohio
• NURSYS verification required

Background & Screening Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including FBI and BCI fingerprinting (Ohio-specific code 3701.881)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG monthly monitoring
• Education accreditation verification from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA)
• Employment application and skills checklist required
• 2 professional references required (at least one from a manager or formal leadership)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year, with annual TB questionnaire
• Tdap vaccine (adult dose after age 11/12)
• Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (declination acceptable)
• Varicella immunity (2 vaccines or positive titer)
• MMR immunity (2 vaccines or positive titer for Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella)
• Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (10/1 – 3/31)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (no pending drug screens allowed)
• Fit mask test annually (required for inpatient/patient-facing roles starting 7/13/2026 and beyond)
• COVID-19 vaccination not required but strongly recommended

Additional Facility Requirements

• Confidential Fraud, Waste, Abuse, and Compliance Reporting training and acknowledgment
• Dress code and hand hygiene policy acknowledgment
• Ethics and compliance policies review and annual acknowledgment
• Background acknowledgment form for subcontractors
• Pending background check attestation if fingerprint results are pending

Parking

• Various parking permit options available (costs and details subject to change)

Requirements / Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) nursing experience
• ED nursing experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Stepdown Care experience
• IV Insulin and Heparin Protocols knowledge and experience
• Renal Failure Management experience
• Experience with Cardiac and Vasoactive Drips, including titration
• Blood Product Administration experience
• Tracheostomy Management experience
• Utilization of Rapid Response Team protocols

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Candidates must complete all required certifications and competency exams prior to or shortly after start.
• Fingerprinting and background checks are time-sensitive and must be completed according to facility-specific instructions.
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam remediation process is in place if needed, with a maximum of three attempts.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Registered Nurse travel contract position in ER Holding on the night shift in Columbus, Ohio.