Travel PACU RN – Telemetry & Trauma
Columbus, OH
Access Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

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

Shift Details

• 2 shifts of 12 hours: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• 2 shifts of 8 hours: 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Weekend Requirement: 1-2 weekends per 4-week schedule

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA only (Instructor/Provider and RQI acceptable)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA only (Instructor/Provider and RQI acceptable)
• NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale Certification) – Required for most ICU, PCU, ED, and Brain & Spine units
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., PALS, NRP, EFM)

Required Skills and Experience

• Level 1 Trauma Experience
• Telemetry and Ventilator experience

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including SS trace, counties lived/worked, nationwide check, sex offender registry, and MVR if driving is required
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting required within 1 year of start using specific code (3701.881)
• Pending background check attestation allowed if fingerprint results are pending
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG monitoring
• Education verification from accredited nursing programs (CCNE, ACEN, NLN CNEA, CASN)
• Transcript or diploma verification required
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (no pending drug screens allowed)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tdap (adult dose after age 11/12)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
  • TB questionnaire
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) – 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (declination acceptable)
  • Varicella – 2 vaccines or positive titer (medical exemption requires documentation)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31)
• COVID-19 vaccination not required but recommended

Competency Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required for all RN/LVN candidates prior to start)
• Unit-specific competency exams
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam required annually for all RNs except certain excluded units and fully remote positions
• Remediation process in place for failed EKG exams with up to 3 attempts

Documentation and Policies

• Employment application and skills checklist required
• 2 professional references required (at least one from a manager or formal leadership)
• Dress code and hand hygiene policy acknowledgment required
• Confidential Fraud, Waste, Abuse, and Compliance Reporting training and acknowledgment required
• Ethics and compliance policies must be reviewed and signed annually
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgment required annually

Additional Notes

• Fingerprinting must be completed at approved locations; out-of-state candidates may require mail-in fingerprinting with longer processing times
• Background check and fingerprinting results with any hits require additional documentation and adjudication
• Candidates using a compact license from states other than Ohio must complete a residency declaration form
• Some certifications can be renewed at the facility

This position requires a highly qualified RN with trauma and telemetry experience, multiple certifications, and compliance with extensive background and health documentation protocols. The role involves night shifts with weekend coverage and a 13-week contract duration.