PreOp/PACU Registered Nurse
Columbus, OH
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: PreOp/PACU Registered Nurse

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

Job Details

• Shift: Day shift with rotating shifts between early opener (5:00 AM - 5:30 PM) and later opener (8:00 AM - 8:30 PM)
• Call: Includes call responsibilities every 3rd to 4th weekend
• Patient Ratio: 1:1
• Unit Focus:

  • Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
  • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) repair
  • Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
  • Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR)
  • Femoral-Popliteal/Femoral-Tibial-Peroneal Bypass
  • Angiogram
  • Pulmonary decortication
  • Ablation

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio
• Minimum 2 years of PreOp / PACU - Post Anesthesia Care nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Licensure

• Must hold an active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Ohio

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including FBI and state fingerprinting
• Monthly monitoring through federal exclusion lists (EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG)
• Verification of nursing education from an accredited program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA)
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug test within 3 months of start (no pending tests allowed)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and freedom from contagious disease
• Immunizations and health documentation required:

  • Tdap vaccine (adult dose)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
  • TB questionnaire
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titers
  • Hepatitis B titer or vaccine series (declination acceptable)
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer (medical exemptions reviewed)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31)
• Drug testing and immunization requirements apply to clinical staff; remote workers may have exceptions

Competency and Training Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam prior to start
• Unit-specific competency exams required
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required within 1 year of start and updated annually (with remediation process if needed)
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgement annually
• NIH Stroke Certification may be required depending on unit assignment (check with recruiter)

References and Documentation

• Two professional references required, including at least one from a manager or formal leadership role
• Employment application and skills checklist required

Additional Notes

• Call schedule includes every 3rd to 4th weekend
• Fingerprinting must be completed using specific state codes and within 1 year of start; new fingerprinting required if there is a break in service over 90 days
• Background check and fingerprinting results must be clear prior to start; pending results require attestation
• Candidates must review and sign dress code and hand hygiene policies
• Fraud, waste, and abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually
• Candidates must comply with ethics and compliance policies annually

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses with PreOp/PACU skills looking for a travel contract opportunity in Ohio with a reputable healthcare facility specializing in cardiac and vascular surgical care.