Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse
Columbus, OH
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

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

Job Details

• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Rotating weekdays, weekends, and holidays
• Floating required to different units within the hospital system as needed
• Preferred Unit: Progressive Care Unit (PCU), but Medical-Surgical (MS) RN also accepted
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:4
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in PCU or Med-Surg
• Certifications Required: BCLS (Basic Life Support)
• EPIC electronic health record experience required

Required Certifications & Competencies

• BLS (Basic Life Support): AHA certification required (Instructor/Provider and RQI acceptable)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Required for certain units; AHA certification only
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): Required for ER, ER OB, and ER Psych units
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program): Required for Labor & Delivery, Post-Partum, and OB units
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring): Required with specific expiration rules
• NIH Stroke Certification: Required for most ICU, PCU, ED, and Brain & Spine units; 2-year expiration
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam: Required for all RN/LVN candidates prior to start
• Unit-Specific Competency Exam: Required
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam: Required for all RNs within 1 year of start (annual renewal required)

Licensure & Verification

• State nursing license verification required within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification required for RNs, LPN/LVNs, and Advanced Practice providers
• Residency Declaration Form required if using a compact license from outside Ohio

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including FBI and BCI fingerprinting (Ohio-specific code 3701.881)
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG monitoring
• Education accreditation verification from recognized nursing accrediting bodies (CCNE, ACEN, NLN CNEA, CASN)
• Transcript or diploma verification required
• Pending background check attestation allowed if fingerprint results are pending
• Background acknowledgement form required for subcontractors
• Confidential Fraud, Waste, Abuse, and Compliance Reporting training and form required
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required prior to start and annually thereafter
• Dress code and hand hygiene policy acknowledgment required

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine (adult dose after age 11/12)
• 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
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): 2 vaccines or positive titer; boosters required if low titer
• Hepatitis B: Titer or 3-vaccine series; declination accepted
• Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer; medical exemptions reviewed
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (no pending drug screens allowed)
• 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

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references required (at least one from a manager or formal leadership)
• Employment application and skills checklist required
• Orientation Safety Manual acknowledgment required annually
• Proof of fingerprint completion required (physical receipt or photo of fingerprint cards)
• Fingerprinting must be completed within 1 year of start; new fingerprinting required if break in service >90 days or results older than 1 year

Notes

• Candidates must be prepared for floating to various units within the hospital system
• Compliance with all background, health, and certification requirements is mandatory
• Some certifications can be renewed onsite if needed
• Strict adherence to fingerprinting and background check protocols is required due to facility policies

This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic hospital environment with a focus on progressive care and med-surg nursing, requiring strong clinical skills, flexibility, and compliance with rigorous credentialing standards.