Transplant PCU Registered Nurse
Columbus, OH
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$48-52/hourOverview
- Start Date08/10/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Qualifications
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Description
Registered Nurse – Transplant (Travel/Contract)
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Details
- Shift: Night, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
- Schedule: Weekdays with occasional weekends and rotating holidays
- Float: Must be willing to float within units of equivalent or lower acuity
- Unit: Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
- Patient Ratio: Approximately 1 nurse to 5 patients
- Key Skills: IV starts, telemetry monitoring, Epic documentation system
Required Qualifications
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio
- Minimum 2 years of transplant nursing experience, including experience within the last year
- Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) nursing experience
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
- Experience with Epic electronic health record system
Compliance & Background Requirements
- 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including FBI and BCI fingerprinting (Ohio-specific codes apply)
- Education verification from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA)
- Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug test within 3 months of start
- Professional references: 2 required, including at least 1 from a manager or formal leadership
- Employment application and skills checklist required
Health & Safety Requirements
- Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease
- Immunizations and titers:
- Tdap (adult dose after age 11/12)
- MMR (2 vaccines or positive titer)
- Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
- Hepatitis B (titer or 3-vaccine series or signed declination)
- TB testing: Negative PPD, QGold, or TSPOT within 1 year or chest x-ray if positive
- Annual TB questionnaire required
- Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season (10/1 – 3/31)
- Fit mask test valid within 1 year of assignment end date (required annually for inpatient/patient-facing roles)
- COVID-19 vaccination not required but strongly recommended
Competency & Training
- Medication test/pharmacology competency exam prior to start
- Unit-specific competency exam required
- Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam within 1 year of start (with remediation process if needed)
- Annual orientation safety manual acknowledgement
- License verification and NURSYS verification within 30 days of start
Additional Notes
- Dynamic and challenging work environment
- Facility requires compliance with dress code and hand hygiene policies
- Fraud, waste, and abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually
- Background check and fingerprinting results must be clear before starting; pending results require attestation
This position offers a rewarding opportunity to work in a specialized PCU transplant setting with a supportive team and a structured schedule.
Employer
Host Healthcare
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Pros
Very Good Recruiter, i have used Vicky for 3 assignments and she is helpful, courteous and kind Will Culpepper travel nurse since 2020
Cons
None
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Columbus, Ohio, is a midwestern city best known for its diverse food scene, lively arts and culture and friendly Midwestern hospitality. The city has something to offer everyone, from the world-renowned Columbus Zoo and Aquarium to the interactive COSI science museum and research center. Columbus has an auspicious food scene, with excellent local restaurants like The Guild House and Wolf's Ridge Brewing. It’s also home to three professional sports teams, including the Columbus Blue Jackets (NHL), the Columbus Crew (MLS) and the Columbus Clippers (MiLB). The Downtown Arena District hosts these teams at the Nationwide Arena, Huntington Park and the Great American Ball Park. Columbus also lays claim to Ohio State University, one of the largest universities in the United States.
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