Registered Nurse PCU
Columbus, OH
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
$2,239/weekOverview
- Start Date04/20/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (2 years)
- Telemetry Nurse, Definitive Observation Unit Nurse, Medical Surgical Nurse, Progressive Care Nurse, Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse, Surgical Stepdown Nurse, Stepdown Nurse or Intermediate Care Nurse (2 years)
- Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Associate of Science in Nursing
Description
Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse – PCU
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Description
- Must be able to pass the telemetry test.
- Experience in monitoring telemetry patients preferred.
- 2 years of Registered Nurse experience required.
- Skills required include IV starts, general nursing skills such as IVs, monitoring, labs, medication administration, and patient education.
- EPIC electronic health record experience required.
Required Qualifications
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU), with PCU experience within the last year.
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
- IV Certification.
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
- Experience with Epic electronic health record system.
Certifications
- BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA provider or instructor accepted.
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) may be required depending on unit.
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) required for certain units (ER, OB, Psych).
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) and EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) may be required depending on unit.
- NIH Stroke Certification may be required depending on unit assignment.
- Annual orientation safety manual acknowledgement.
- State license verification and NURSYS verification required.
Competencies
- Unit-specific competency exams required.
- Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required annually (minimum passing score 76%).
- Medication/pharmacology competency exam required prior to start.
Additional Requirements
- Must comply with dress code and hand hygiene policies.
- Must complete fraud, waste, and abuse training and compliance reporting forms.
- Fingerprinting and background check results must be clear prior to start; pending fingerprint attestations accepted under specific conditions.
- Candidates must be graduates of accredited nursing programs.
- Drug testing and immunization documentation must be current and uploaded as required.
Notes
- Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
- EPIC experience is mandatory.
- This position involves telemetry patient care; passing a telemetry test is required.
This role is ideal for a Registered Nurse with at least 2 years of experience, telemetry skills, and EPIC proficiency seeking a travel contract in Ohio.
Employer
Access Healthcare
Access Healthcare was founded by two travel nurses, Danielle and Diego, who had a dream and a shared vision of creating an agency which all nurses would want to work with. Our passion has led us to where we are today as one of the top 10 agencies in our home state of New Jersey, with access to contracts in all 50 states! We encourage you to join our team and we cannot wait to get to know you!
Columbus, OH
About
Columbus, Ohio, is a midwestern city best known for its diverse food scene, lively arts and culture and friendly Midwestern hospitality. The city has something to offer everyone, from the world-renowned Columbus Zoo and Aquarium to the interactive COSI science museum and research center. Columbus has an auspicious food scene, with excellent local restaurants like The Guild House and Wolf's Ridge Brewing. It’s also home to three professional sports teams, including the Columbus Blue Jackets (NHL), the Columbus Crew (MLS) and the Columbus Clippers (MiLB). The Downtown Arena District hosts these teams at the Nationwide Arena, Huntington Park and the Great American Ball Park. Columbus also lays claim to Ohio State University, one of the largest universities in the United States.
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