Registered Nurse – PCU/Med-Surg Telemetry (Corrections)
Columbus, OH
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (PCU) - Travel/Contract

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Job Summary

• Work in a corrections health unit serving Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections inmates.
• Float between Oncology Medical-Surgical (MS) units and Progressive Care Unit (PCU) as needed.
• Ensure staff safety in a secure, locked corrections environment.

Required Experience & Skills

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; oncology experience preferred but not required.
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required.
• EPIC charting experience required.
• Medical-Surgical/Telemetry skills required.
• Ability to interpret and manage dysrhythmias and unit-based telemetry monitoring.
• Experience with IV insulin protocols, feeding tube care, pre/post hemodialysis, renal failure management.
• IV therapy/phlebotomy skills including blood product administration, central/peripheral line and PICC line management, and starting IVs.
• Medication management including heparin protocols, cardiac drips (no titration), and PCA.
• Respiratory care including CPAP/BIPAP, High Flow Nasal Cannula, ABG interpretation, tracheostomy management, and non-invasive airway management.

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS may be required depending on unit (check unit-specific requirements).
• Other certifications such as PALS, NRP, EFM may be required for specific units but not specified for this role.

Work Environment & Shift Details

• Locked corrections unit with access controlled by Corrections Officers (CO).
• CO to inmate ratio: 1:2.
• Nurse to patient ratio: 1:3 in PCU, 1:4-5 in MS units.
• Shifts may include days, nights, or rotating 12-hour shifts.
• Weekend shifts vary based on unit needs.
• Shift assignments reviewed every 4 weeks but subject to change based on staffing priorities.

Systems & Tools

• Medication system: Pyxis
• Documentation system: EPIC

Patient Population & Diagnoses

• Active oncology diagnoses and treatments (solid tumors, hematology) - oncology experience preferred but not required.
• Oncology workup admissions.
• Patients with history of cancer admitted for other reasons (surgical procedures, COPD, sepsis, pneumonia, abnormal labs).
• Non-oncology diagnoses as listed above.

Additional Requirements & Compliance

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including FBI/BCI fingerprinting.
• Education accreditation verification required (accredited nursing program).
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start.
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start
  • Tdap vaccine (adult dose)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titers
  • Hepatitis B titer or vaccine series (declination acceptable)
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31)
• Background and compliance training including Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required prior to start and annually.
• Competency exams including medication test/pharmacology and dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required within 1 year of start and updated annually.
• Two professional references required, including at least one from a manager or formal leadership.

Summary

This is a 16-week travel contract for a Registered Nurse with strong Medical-Surgical and telemetry skills, EPIC charting experience, and the ability to work in a secure corrections healthcare environment. Oncology experience is preferred but not mandatory. Candidates must meet strict background, health, and certification requirements. Shifts may be rotating and include weekends.

Note: This summary excludes contact details, pay rates, and facility-specific names as per instructions.