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

Registered Nurse (MS/Telemetry) - Travel/Contract in Columbus, Ohio

Job Details

• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (36 hours/week)
• Schedule: Weekend and rotating holidays required
• Float Requirement: Must float within units of equivalent or lower acuity as needed
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1 nurse to 3 patients
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 3 years of Med Surg / Telemetry nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Required Licenses & Certifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Competencies & Exams

• Must complete a 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 (minimum passing score 76%)

Background & Credentialing Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including FBI and BCI fingerprinting (Ohio-specific code 3701.881)
• Monthly monitoring through EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG databases
• Verification of nursing education from an accredited program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA)
• State license verification within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification for RN license
• Employment application and skills checklist required
• Two professional references required (at least one from a manager or formal leader)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and no contagious disease
• Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSPOT) within 1 year or chest x-ray if positive
• TB questionnaire required annually in lieu of TB test
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

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

Facility Policies & Training

• Annual review and acknowledgment of dress code and hand hygiene policies
• Completion of Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate prior to start and annually thereafter
• Annual orientation safety manual acknowledgment
• Ethics and compliance policies must be reviewed and signed annually for new contracts starting 11/7/24 and beyond

Parking Options for Travelers

• Multiple parking permits available at varying costs and proximity, including shuttle services to the facility

This summary includes all key information relevant to healthcare recruiters and nurses considering this travel nursing assignment.