Progressive Care Unit RN (Telemetry)
Columbus, OH
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Facility: Ohio State Brain and Spine Hospital
Hospital System: Outside In
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 17 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: 9-hour days, BSH (Brain and Spine Hospital)
• Unit: MS/PCU (Medical-Surgical/Progressive Care Unit)
• Patient Ratio: 1:3-4
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue
• Floating: Required to float within units of equivalent or lower acuity within OSU
• Experience: Minimum 2 years required
• Traveler Status: Accepts first-time travelers

Required Certifications

• Mandatory:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Preferred:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)

Required Skills

• Telemetry experience

Competency Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required prior to start)
• Unit-Specific Competency Exam
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (must be completed within 1 year of start and updated annually; minimum passing score 76%)

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease
• Immunizations and Titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (adult dose after age 11/12)
  • Measles (Rubeola) – 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer
  • Mumps – 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer
  • Rubella – 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B – Titer or 3-vaccine series (declination acceptable)
  • Varicella – 2 vaccines or positive titer (medical exemption requires documentation)
• 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)
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or Declination (required during flu season Oct 1 - Mar 31)
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (includes amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cannabinoids, cocaine, methadone, methaqualone, opiates, PCP, propoxyphene)
• COVID-19 Vaccine: Not required but strongly recommended

Background and Licensing

• 7-year criminal background check within 1 year of start (includes SS trace, counties lived/worked, nationwide, sex offender, MVR if applicable)
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting required within 1 year of start (code 3701.881)
• Pending background or fingerprint results require attestation
• State nursing license verification within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification required for RNs
• Education accreditation confirmation required (graduate of accredited nursing program)
• Employment application and skills checklist required
• Two professional references required (at least one from a manager or formal leadership)

Facility Policies and Documents

• Dress Code and Hand Hygiene Policy must be reviewed and signed
• Confidential Fraud, Waste, Abuse, and Compliance Reporting training and acknowledgment required annually
• Ethics and Compliance Policies must be reviewed and signed annually
• Proof of fingerprint completion required (physical proof or receipt)
• Background Acknowledgement form required for subcontractors

Additional Notes

• Travelers can renew BLS and ACLS certifications at the facility
• Dysrhythmia/EKG remediation process is in place for candidates who do not pass the competency exam
• Floating may include units with equivalent or lower acuity within OSU system
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

This position offers a comprehensive opportunity for experienced RNs with telemetry skills to work in a specialized brain and spine hospital setting with strong support for credentialing and compliance.