Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
Columbus, OH
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (MS/Tele) - Columbus, Ohio

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Medical-Surgical / Telemetry)
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Schedule:

  • 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM)
  • Approximately 36 hours per week
  • Weekdays and some weekends
  • Rotating holidays
  • No on-call required
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:4
• Floating: Required to float within units of equivalent or lower acuity

Experience & Skills Requirements

• Minimum Experience: 3 years Medical-Surgical nursing experience (highest required)
• Prior Travel Experience: Preferred but not required
• Required Skills:

  • IV Start
  • Telemetry
• Required Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Required System Experience:

  • EPIC electronic health record system

Certifications & Competencies

• Certifications:

  • BLS (AHA Instructor/Provider or RQI acceptable)
  • ACLS may be required depending on unit (check unit-specific requirements)
  • PALS required only for ER, ER OB, and ER Psych units
  • NRP required for L&D, Post-Partum, and OB units
  • Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification as applicable
• Competency Exams:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (required prior to start)
  • Unit-specific competency exams
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required within 1 year of start and updated annually (with remediation process if failed)

Licensure & Background Requirements

• Licensure:

  • Valid nursing license verification required within 30 days of start
  • NURSYS verification required for RNs
  • Residency Declaration Form required if using a compact license from outside Ohio
• Background Checks:

  • 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 verification from recognized nursing accrediting bodies (CCNE, ACEN, NLN CNEA, CASN)
  • Pending background check attestation required if fingerprint results are pending
• Fingerprinting:

  • Ohio BCI & FBI fingerprinting required within 1 year of start
  • New fingerprinting required if break in service >90 days or prior results older than 1 year
  • Proof of fingerprint completion required for subcontractors

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam: Physician documentation within 1 year stating good health and free of contagious disease
• Immunizations/Vaccines:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (adult dose after age 11/12)
  • 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
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer; boosters if low titer
  • Hepatitis B: Titer or 3-vaccine series (declination acceptable)
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer; medical exemption requires documentation
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31); decliners must wear mask
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (no pending tests allowed)
• COVID-19: Not required but strongly recommended; proof of vaccination can be collected

Additional Requirements

• References: Two professional references required; at least one from a manager/director or formal leadership
• Employment Application: Required for all candidates, including education verification for nursing candidates
• Skills Checklist: Required prior to start
• Orientation & Compliance:

  • Annual review and acknowledgment of dress code, hand hygiene, ethics, and compliance policies
  • Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually
  • Orientation Safety Manual acknowledgment required annually

This position offers a structured schedule with no call responsibilities and requires a solid background in medical-surgical nursing with telemetry skills. Candidates should be prepared to meet comprehensive licensure, certification, background, and health requirements specific to Ohio and the facility's standards.