PCU Registered Nurse
Columbus, OH
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - PCU

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

Job Details

• Schedule: 3x12-hour night shifts
• Workdays: Weekdays and some weekends, including rotating holidays
• Float Requirement: Must be willing to float within units of equivalent or lower acuity
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1 nurse to 3 patients
• Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio
• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Proficient in IV start and telemetry skills
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Required Licenses & Certifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for Ohio
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA Instructor/Provider or RQI accepted)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification (AHA Instructor/Provider or RQI accepted)
• Additional certifications may be required based on unit assignment (e.g., NIH Stroke Certification, Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam)

Competencies & Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required prior to start)
• Unit-specific competency exams
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam required within 1 year of start and updated annually (exceptions apply)

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check including FBI and BCI fingerprinting (must be completed prior to start)
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG monitoring
• Education accreditation verification from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA)
• High school diploma or GED verification
• Employment application and skills checklist required
• Two professional references required (at least one from a manager or formal leadership role)

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 of start, or TB questionnaire
• Immunizations or titers required for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (titer or vaccine series)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine (adult dose after age 11/12)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (new travelers cannot start with pending drug screen)
• COVID-19 vaccination not required but strongly recommended

Facility Policies & Additional Requirements

• Must review and sign dress code and hand hygiene policy
• Annual acknowledgment of ethics and compliance policies
• Fraud, waste, and abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgment required annually
• Fingerprinting must be completed using specific state codes and within 1 year of start; new fingerprinting required if break in service exceeds 90 days
• Pending background check attestation required if fingerprint results are pending at start

Notes

• Prior travel nursing experience is preferred but not mandatory
• Floating to other units of similar or lower acuity is required
• Candidates must be prepared for night shift schedule and rotating holidays
• All certifications must be current and verifiable prior to start

This position is ideal for experienced PCU Registered Nurses seeking a travel contract opportunity in Ohio with a reputable healthcare facility.