Registered Nurse – Med-Surg Telemetry (Ortho Surgery)
Columbus, OH
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Facility: Ohio State University Hospital
Hospital System: Outside In

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Unit: East Tower 9 (27 beds) – Ortho Surgery, MSK Infections, Ortho Trauma
• Shift: T9 Nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM), 3x12-hour shifts (36 hours/week)
• Schedule: Weekdays and some weekends
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:4-5
• Call: No call required
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Skills: IV start, Telemetry, Intermediate care
• EPIC experience required
• Previous travel experience preferred

Certifications & Competencies

• Required Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA only (Instructor/Provider and RQI acceptable)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA only
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – Required for ER and specific units
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) – Required for L&D, Post-Partum, OB
  • EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) – Facility-specific expiration rules
  • NIH Stroke Certification – Required for ER and Critical Care RNs
  • State RN License verification within 30 days of start
  • NURSYS Verification for RNs
  • HIPAA Safety Manual Acknowledgement (annual)
• Competency Exams:

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

Health & Safety 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), Mumps, Rubella – 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer
  • Varicella – 2 vaccines or positive titer (medical exemptions reviewed)
  • Hepatitis B – Titer or 3-vaccine series (declination acceptable)
• Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSPOT) within 1 year or chest x-ray if positive
• TB Questionnaire required annually in lieu of TB test
• Seasonal Flu vaccination or declination during flu season (Oct 1 – Mar 31)
• COVID-19 vaccination not required but strongly recommended
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (includes amphetamines, benzodiazepines, cannabinoids, cocaine, opiates, etc.)

Background & Compliance

• 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 check attestation required if fingerprint results are pending
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG monitoring for Aya candidates
• 2 professional references required (at least one from a manager or formal leadership)
• Employment application and skills checklist required
• Education accreditation confirmation required for nursing degrees (accredited by CCNE, ACEN, NLN CNEA, or CASN)

Facility Specific Policies

• Dress code and hand hygiene policy must be reviewed and signed
• Confidential Fraud, Waste, Abuse, and Compliance Reporting training and acknowledgment required
• Background acknowledgment form required for subcontractors
• Proof of fingerprint completion required (physical receipt or confirmation)
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required prior to start and annually

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work in a high-acuity ortho surgical unit with no call responsibilities and a supportive hospital system. Candidates must meet strict credentialing, health, and compliance requirements to ensure patient safety and regulatory adherence.