Registered Nurse, Med/Surg Telemetry
Columbus, OH
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (MS/Tele)
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 16 weeks (interpreted from 16)
• Shift: 12-hour day/night rotating shifts; schedule may include days, nights, or a combination based on department needs. Shift assignments reviewed every 4 weeks but not guaranteed.
• Unit: Mixed Acuity - Progressive Care Unit (PCU) and Medical-Surgical (MS) patients
• Patient Ratio: 1:5
• Float Requirement: Required to float within units of equivalent or lower acuity.

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 2 years RN experience required.
• Oncology experience preferred but not required.
• EPIC electronic health record experience required.
• Skills required: IV starts, telemetry, tracheostomy management.
• Prior travel experience preferred (not required).

Orientation

• Week 1: Monday to Friday, day shift orientation.
• Week 2: 36 hours of on-unit orientation with a preceptor.

Required Qualifications

• Licensure: Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for Ohio.
• Certifications:

  • BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) - Required.
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - May be required depending on unit.
  • Other certifications (PALS, NRP, EFM) may be required based on unit assignment.
• Competencies:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam prior to start.
  • Unit-specific competency exams.
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required within 1 year of start and updated annually (exceptions apply).
• Background Checks:

  • 7-year criminal background check including FBI and BCI fingerprinting.
  • Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG monitoring.
  • Education accreditation verification from an accredited nursing program.
• Health Requirements:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start.
  • Immunizations: Tdap, MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella, Hepatitis B (or declination), Flu vaccine or declination during flu season.
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year.
  • Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start.
• Other:

  • Completion of Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate prior to start and annually.
  • Annual review and acknowledgment of dress code, hand hygiene, ethics, and compliance policies.
  • References: 2 professional references required; at least one from a manager or formal leadership.

Additional Information

• Self-scheduling requests are accepted before final schedule posting.
• Fingerprinting must be completed using specific Ohio codes and within 1 year of start.
• Background check and fingerprinting results must be clear prior to start; pending results require attestation.
• Candidates must graduate from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, NLN CNEA, or CASN).
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgment required annually.

This position offers a dynamic work environment with mixed acuity patients and requires flexibility in shift assignments. It is ideal for RNs with solid clinical experience, EPIC proficiency, and a preference for travel nursing.