SICU Registered Nurse
Columbus, OH
Travel Nurses, Inc.
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - SICU

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

Schedule & Hours

• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Every other weekend
• 36 hours per week

Unit / Specialty

• Surgical ICU (SICU)
• Preferred experience in Surgical ICU, Trauma ICU, Burn ICU, or Transplant ICU

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) experience
• SICU experience within the last year
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• ACLS
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Documentation & Systems

• Electronic Health Record: Epic
• Medication systems: Pyxis, Accudose, Omnicell
• Communication method: SBAR

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including FBI and BCI fingerprinting (Ohio-specific codes apply)
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG monitoring
• Education accreditation verification from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA)
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (no pending drug screens allowed)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tdap vaccine (adult dose after age 11/12)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
  • TB questionnaire
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (declination acceptable)
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer (medical exemptions require documentation)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31)
• Drug testing and immunization requirements apply to clinical staff; remote workers may have exceptions

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only (Instructor/Provider and RQI acceptable)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
• NIH Stroke Certification (see above)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam required within 1 year of start and updated annually (minimum passing score 76%)
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam required prior to start
• Unit-specific competency exams required
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement required annually

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references required; at least one must be from a manager or formal leadership (charge RN acceptable as second reference)
• Employment application and skills checklist required
• Compliance with dress code and hand hygiene policies
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required and must be updated annually
• Confidential Fraud Waste Abuse and Compliance Reporting acknowledgment required

Parking Options for Travelers (for informational purposes only)

• Various parking permits available with shuttle services; closest parking is guaranteed but at higher cost

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for experienced ICU nurses seeking travel assignments with a reputable healthcare facility in Ohio.