Travel Infusion Registered Nurse
Columbus, OH
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

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

Work Schedule

• 4 shifts per week, 10 hours each (4 x 10hr day shifts)
• General hours: 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
• No weekends or holidays required

Orientation

• Minimal orientation with the infusion unit
• No need to attend central orientation again
• Badge transfer handled internally

Licensure & Background Requirements

• Must have a valid nursing license (Ohio or compact license with Residency Declaration Form if from another state)
• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including:

  • Social Security trace
  • Counties lived/worked
  • Nationwide search
  • Sex offender registry
  • Motor Vehicle Record (if driving required)
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting required within 1 year of start using code 3701.881
• Pending background check attestation allowed if fingerprints are pending
• Education verification from accredited nursing programs (CCNE, ACEN, NLN CNEA, CASN) required
• NURSYS verification required for license validation

Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support): AHA only (Instructor/Provider and RQI acceptable)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Required for certain units; AHA only
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): Required for ER, ER OB, and ER Psych units
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program): Required for Labor & Delivery, Post-Partum, and OB units
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring): Upload with extended expiration (3/3/3000)
• NIH Stroke Certification: Required for most ICU, PCU, ED, and Brain & Spine units; 2-year expiration
• State License Verification: Required within 30 days of start
• Tech Cert Verification (for Surgical Techs and SPTs): Required within 30 days of start

Competency Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (Aya candidates only)
• Unit-specific competency exam required
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam required for all RNs within 1 year of start (annual renewal required)

  • Minimum passing score: 76%
  • Up to 3 attempts allowed with remediation process

Health Requirements

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

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (adult dose after age 11/12)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year (or TB questionnaire)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B: Titer or 3-vaccine series (declination acceptable)
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer (medical exemption allowed with documentation)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (no pending drug screens allowed)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination required during flu season (10/1 - 3/31)
• COVID vaccination not required but strongly recommended

Facility-Specific Policies & Documents

• Dress code and hand hygiene policy acknowledgment required
• Confidential Fraud, Waste, Abuse, and Compliance Reporting training and form required
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required and must be updated annually
• Ethics and compliance policies must be reviewed and acknowledged annually
• Fingerprint proof of completion required (physical receipt or photo of fingerprint cards)
• Background acknowledgement form required for subcontractors
• Employment application and skills checklist required
• Two professional references required (at least one from a manager or formal leader)

Additional Notes

• Fingerprinting results can take 1-2 weeks; delays possible if background hits occur
• Fingerprinting must be done at approved locations (Fast Fingerprints preferred)
• Candidates with breaks in service over 90 days may require new fingerprinting
• Candidates can renew BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications at the facility if needed

This position offers a structured schedule with no weekend or holiday shifts, requires comprehensive background and health documentation, and mandates specific certifications and competency exams tailored to the unit of assignment.