Med/Surgical Float Pool RN
Columbus, OH
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Med/Surgical Float Pool)

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

Position Overview

• Role: Med/Surgical Float Pool Nurse
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM)
• Total Hours: 36 hours per week
• No Return to Office (RTO) from 2/15/26 through 2/28/26

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care in a Med/Surgical setting
• Flexibility to float within units of equivalent or lower acuity as needed
• Availability for weekdays, some weekends, and holidays
• Manage patient ratios of 1:4-5

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a MedSurgical setting
• Current BCLS certification
• Proficient in IV starts and telemetry monitoring
• Experience with EPIC electronic health records system
• Strong communication, teamwork, organizational skills, and attention to detail

Certifications & Competencies Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA Instructor/Provider or RQI accepted
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) may be required depending on unit (check specifics)
• 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 may be required

Licensure & Background Requirements

• Valid nursing license verification within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification required for RNs
• 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
• Pending background check attestation required if fingerprint results are pending
• Education accreditation confirmation from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, NLN CNEA, or CASN)
• 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 (PPD, QGold, or TSPOT) within 1 year or chest x-ray if positive
• TB questionnaire required in lieu of annual TB test renewal
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer; medical exemptions reviewed)
  • Hepatitis B (titer or 3-vaccine series; declination acceptable)
• Tdap vaccination (adult dose after age 11/12)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (no pending tests allowed)

Additional Facility-Specific Requirements

• Dress code and hand hygiene policy acknowledgment
• Confidential Fraud, Waste, Abuse, and Compliance Reporting training and acknowledgment
• Ethics and compliance policies review and acknowledgment annually
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgment annually
• Proof of fingerprint completion required (physical or photo proof depending on location)

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned

This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic Med/Surgical float pool environment with a reputable healthcare system in Ohio. Candidates must meet all licensure, certification, background, and health requirements prior to start.