Medical-Surgical/Rehabilitation RN
Columbus, OH
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

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

Job Details

• Specialty: Medical Surgical / Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM)
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1 nurse to 5 patients
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: As needed per facility
• Floating: Required to float within units of equivalent or lower acuity
• Rotating Holidays: Yes
• Electronic Medical Record System: EPIC experience required

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio
• Minimum 2 years of Medical Surgical nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience in a Rehabilitation setting
• 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 medical record system

Licensure

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

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check including FBI and state fingerprinting (BCI/FBI) required prior to start
• Education verification from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA) required
• Monthly monitoring through federal exclusion lists (EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG)
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug test within 3 months of start (includes amphetamines, benzodiazepines, cannabinoids, cocaine, opiates, etc.)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease
• Immunizations and health documentation required:

  • Tdap (adult dose)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer (medical exemptions reviewed)
  • Hepatitis B titer or vaccine series (declination accepted)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31)
• COVID-19 vaccination not required but strongly recommended

Competency & Testing Requirements

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

Additional Facility-Specific Requirements

• Annual acknowledgment of dress code and hand hygiene policies
• Annual completion of fraud, waste, and abuse training
• Annual review and acknowledgment of ethics and compliance policies
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgment annually
• References: Two professional references required, including at least one from a manager or formal leader (charge nurse acceptable as second reference)
• Employment application and skills checklist required

Notes

• Candidates must be prepared to complete fingerprinting using the specified state codes and processes.
• Background check and fingerprinting results must be clear prior to assignment start; pending results require attestation.
• Candidates with gaps in employment over 30 days may require updated health and background documentation.
• Travel experience is preferred but not mandatory for this position.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic medical surgical and rehabilitation environment with a supportive team and competitive scheduling.