Endoscopy Registered Nurse
Columbus, OH
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Endoscopy

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

Shift Details

• 12-hour shifts, day shift: 8:00 AM – 8:30 PM
• Typically 3 shifts per week (36 hours/week)
• 1:1 patient ratio experience required

Required Experience and Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio
• Minimum 1 year of endoscopy experience, with experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Experience with 1:1 patient ratio

Required Certifications

• Competency Exams:

  • Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required prior to start)
  • Unit-Specific Competency Exam
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (required within 1 year of start and updated annually; minimum passing score 76%)

Licensure

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license verification required within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification required for RNs

Background and Screening Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including FBI and BCI fingerprinting (Ohio-specific code 3701.881)
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG monitoring
• Education accreditation confirmation from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA)
• Pending background check attestation required if fingerprint results are pending
• 2 professional references required (at least one from a manager or formal leadership)

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of 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 renewal
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer; medical exemptions require documentation)
  • Hepatitis B (titer or 3-vaccine series; signed declination acceptable)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine (adult dose after age 11/12; Tdap required, no exemptions if working with infants or pregnant patients)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (includes amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cannabinoids, cocaine, methadone, methaqualone, opiates, PCP, propoxyphene)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31); mask required if declining
• COVID-19 vaccination not required but strongly recommended

Additional Compliance and Facility Requirements

• Annual review and acknowledgment of dress code and hand hygiene policy
• Annual completion of orientation safety manual acknowledgment
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually
• Ethics and compliance policies must be reviewed and signed annually (new contracts only)
• NIH Stroke Certification may be required depending on unit (verify if applicable)

Parking Options for Travelers (Costs not included)

• Closest and guaranteed parking available with agency permit
• Shuttle service options with varying frequency and distance from facility
• Multiple parking locations with different cost and convenience levels

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with endoscopy skills seeking a travel contract in Ohio with structured shifts and comprehensive credentialing and compliance requirements.