Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
Columbus, OH
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (MS/Tele) - Columbus, Ohio

Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Shift: 3x12-hour night shifts, weekdays and some weekends
Floating: Required to float within units of equivalent or lower acuity

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 2 years of Registered Nurse experience (highest requirement found)
• BCLS and IV certifications required
• Skills required: IV start, patient monitoring, lab work, medication administration, patient education
• EPIC experience required

Required Licenses & Certifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for Ohio
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only (Instructor/Provider and RQI acceptable)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only (Instructor/Provider and RQI acceptable)
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., PALS, NRP, EFM) – verify per unit specifics
• State license verification required within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification required for RNs

Competencies & Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required prior to start)
• Unit-specific competency exam required
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam required within 1 year of start and updated annually (with remediation process if failed)

Background & Screening 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 confirmation from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA)
• Transcript/diploma verification required
• Pending background check attestation required if fingerprint results are pending
• Subcontractors must complete additional background acknowledgements and fingerprint proof

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; TB questionnaire required annually
• Immunizations required:

  • Tdap (adult dose after age 11/12)
  • 2 MMR vaccines or positive titers for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, and Rubella
  • Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (declination acceptable)
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer (medical exemption requires documentation)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (no pending drug screens allowed)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31); decliners must wear a mask
• COVID-19 vaccination not required but strongly recommended

References & Documentation

• Two professional references required; at least one must be from a manager/director or formal leadership role
• Employment application required, including education verification for nursing candidates
• Skills checklist required

Additional Notes

• Candidates must review and sign dress code and hand hygiene policies
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually
• Ethics and compliance policies must be reviewed and acknowledged annually
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgement required annually

This position requires a dedicated RN with solid clinical skills, EPIC experience, and the ability to work night shifts with some weekend coverage. Compliance with extensive background checks, health screenings, and certifications is mandatory.