PACU Registered Nurse
Columbus, OH
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (PACU) - Travel/Contract

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Shift Details

• 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (Nights)
• Weekend requirement: 1-2 weekends per 4-week schedule

Required Specialty & Experience

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (PACU)
• Required Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 1 year typical for PACU roles (no conflicting data)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (no explicit mention)

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) - Must be obtained within 1 year of start and renewed every 2 years if applicable
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit specifics (e.g., PALS, NRP, EFM) but not specified for PACU
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam - Required within 1 year of start and updated annually
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam - Required prior to start
• Unit-Specific Competency Exam - Required

Required Skills & Experience

• Level 1 Trauma Experience
• Telemetry and Ventilator experience

License Requirements

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio
• License verification required within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification required for RN license

Background & Compliance 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, NLN CNEA, or CASN)
• Transcript/Diploma verification required
• Pending background check attestation required if fingerprint results are pending
• Subcontractors must complete additional background acknowledgements and fingerprint proof

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine (adult dose after age 11/12)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start; TB questionnaire required annually
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 vaccines or positive titer with boosters if needed
• Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (declination acceptable)
• Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer (medical exemption requires documentation)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cannabinoids, cocaine, methadone, methaqualone, opiates, PCP, propoxyphene)
• Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31); decliners must wear a mask
• COVID-19 vaccination not required but strongly recommended

Additional Requirements

• 2 professional references required (at least 1 from a manager or formal leadership)
• Employment application and skills checklist required
• Annual orientation safety manual acknowledgement
• Compliance with dress code and hand hygiene policies
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually
• Ethics and compliance policies must be reviewed and acknowledged annually

Summary

This is a travel/contract Registered Nurse position in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) in Columbus, Ohio. The role requires night shifts with some weekend coverage. Candidates must have trauma, telemetry, and ventilator experience, along with current RN licensure in Ohio. Multiple certifications and background checks are mandatory, as well as comprehensive health and immunization documentation. Prior travel experience is not required.