Emergency Department Holding RN
Columbus, OH
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse – ER Holding

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

Patient Population

• Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of Registered Nurse experience

Staffing Ratio

• 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification (may be required depending on unit)

Key Skills and 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

Required Exams and Competencies

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

Background and Screening Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check including FBI and state fingerprinting (Ohio BCI & FBI) required within 90 days of start
• 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 results allowed)
• Employment application and skills checklist required
• Two professional references required (at least one from a manager or formal leadership)

Health and Immunization Requirements

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

Additional Facility-Specific Requirements

• Annual acknowledgment of dress code and hand hygiene policy
• Annual completion of fraud, waste, and abuse training
• Annual review and acknowledgment of ethics and compliance policies
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgment required annually

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience, including experience within the last year
• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience
• Telemetry experience and Telemetry & Dysrhythmia Management skills
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited program
• Proficiency in IV Insulin & Heparin Protocols
• Experience managing Renal Failure
• Skilled in Cardiac & Vasoactive Drips administration and titration
• Tracheostomy Management experience
• Utilization of Rapid Response Team protocols

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• License verification must be completed within 30 days of start.
• Fingerprinting must be completed using specific state codes and within one year of start; new fingerprinting required if there is a break in service over 90 days.
• Some certifications may be renewed onsite.
• Candidates must complete all required competency exams and certifications prior to or shortly after start as specified.

This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic ER holding environment with a diverse patient population and requires strong clinical skills in telemetry, critical care protocols, and emergency nursing competencies.