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

Registered Nurse – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) – Ohio, Columbus

Job Details

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Rotating 3x12-hour shifts (Day/Night), approximately 36 hours per week
• Schedule: Weekdays and some weekends; rotating holidays required
• Unit: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) – Lower Acuity Cardiac
• Patient Ratio: 1:3-4
• Floating: Required to float to different units within the organization as needed (units of similar or lower acuity)
• Preferred Experience: Cardiac experience preferred

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio
• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, specifically in Cardiac PCU
• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with Epic Electronic Health Record system

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including FBI and BCI fingerprinting (Ohio-specific code 3701.881)
• Education verification from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA)
• Monthly monitoring through workforce systems (EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG)
• Pending background check attestation required if fingerprint results are pending at start
• Subcontractors must complete a background acknowledgement form prior to start

Health and Safety 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; annual TB questionnaire required
• Immunizations/vaccinations:

  • Tdap (adult dose after age 11/12)
  • 2 MMR vaccines or positive titers for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, and Rubella
  • Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (declination acceptable)
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer (medical exemptions require documentation)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31)
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (no pending tests allowed)
• Fit mask testing required annually for inpatient/patient-facing roles starting 7/13/2026 (3M 1860/1870+ or Halyard Duckbill masks accepted)

Competency and Training Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required prior to start
• Unit-specific competency exam required
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required within 1 year of start and updated annually (minimum passing score 76%)
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgement required annually
• NIH Stroke Certification may be required depending on unit (verify with recruiter)

Documentation and Other Requirements

• Two professional references required; at least one must be from a manager or formal leadership (charge RN acceptable as second reference)
• Employment application required (including education for nursing candidates)
• Skills checklist required
• License verification and NURSYS verification required within 30 days of start
• Background and fingerprinting documentation must be uploaded as per facility guidelines
• Candidates must review and sign dress code and hand hygiene policies
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually
• Confidential Fraud Waste Abuse and Compliance Reporting Mechanism form required

Additional Notes

• Parking permits are available for purchase but details are not included here.
• Floating to other units may be required based on staffing needs.
• Candidates must comply with all facility-specific policies and credentialing requirements.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Registered Nurse travel contract position in the Progressive Care Unit in Ohio.