Emergency Department Holding RN (Telemetry & Stepdown Care)
Columbus, OH
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Opportunity

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Facility: Ohio State University Hospital
Hospital System: Outside In

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 (NIH 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

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

Licensure & Verification

• State nursing license verification within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification required for RNs
• Residency Declaration Form required if using a compact license from outside Ohio

Competency Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required prior to start)
• Unit-Specific Competency Exam
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (must be current within 1 year and updated annually)

Background & Screening

• 7-year criminal background check within 1 year of start
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting required (Ohio-specific code 3701.881)
• Pending background check attestation allowed if fingerprint results are pending
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG monthly monitoring required

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year confirming good health and free of contagious disease
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (adult dose after age 11/12)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, or TB questionnaire
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): 2 vaccines or positive titer; boosters if low titer
• Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (declination accepted)
• Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer; medical exemption requires documentation
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start
• Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
• COVID-19 vaccine not required but strongly recommended

Facility-Specific Policies

• Dress Code and Hand Hygiene Policy acknowledgment required
• Confidential Fraud, Waste, Abuse, and Compliance Reporting training and form required
• Ethics and Compliance Policies must be reviewed and signed annually

Additional Documentation

• Employment application including education verification
• Skills checklist
• Education accreditation confirmation for nursing programs (CCNE, ACEN, NLN CNEA, CASN)
• Professional references: 2 required, at least 1 from a manager or formal leadership

This position requires adherence to strict credentialing, compliance, and health documentation standards to ensure patient safety and regulatory compliance at Ohio State University Hospital.