MedSurgical Telemetry RN
Columbus, OH
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse - MedSurgical Float Pool

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

Position Overview

• Provide high-quality nursing care in a MedSurgical setting
• Float within units of equivalent or lower acuity as needed
• Work schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Total hours: 36 hours per week
• Availability required for weekdays, some weekends, and holidays

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a MedSurgical setting
• Current BCLS certification required
• Proficient in IV starts and telemetry monitoring
• Experience with EPIC electronic health records system
• Ability to manage patient ratios of 1:4-5
• Strong communication, teamwork, organizational skills, and attention to detail

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA Instructor/Provider or RQI acceptable
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) may be required depending on unit
• Unit-specific competency exams required
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required within 1 year of start and updated annually (minimum passing score 76%)
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required prior to start
• State nursing license verification required within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification required for RNs
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement required annually

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including FBI and BCI fingerprinting (Ohio-specific code 3701.881)
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG monitoring
• Education accreditation confirmation from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, NLN CNEA, or CASN)
• Pending background check attestation required if fingerprint results are pending
• Confidential Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually
• Background acknowledgement form required for subcontractors

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year, or TB questionnaire in lieu of annual test
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine (adult dose after age 11/12)
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 vaccines or positive titer; boosters required if low titer
• Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer; medical exemptions require documentation
• Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (declination acceptable)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (no pending tests allowed)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31); mask required if declining
• COVID-19 vaccination not required but strongly recommended

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references required; at least one must be from a manager or formal leadership
• Employment application and skills checklist required
• Dress code and hand hygiene policy acknowledgment required
• Proof of fingerprint completion required for subcontractors

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned

This position is ideal for experienced MedSurgical RNs comfortable with floating between units and working night shifts in a fast-paced hospital environment.