PCU Registered Nurse
Columbus, OH
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - PCU

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

Job Description

• Minimum 2 years of Registered Nurse (RN) experience required
• Strong Stepdown/Progressive Care Unit (PCU) background
• Experience with transplant, renal, or high-acuity medical patients preferred
• Responsibilities include telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, advanced respiratory support (BiPAP/CPAP, HFNC), IV insulin protocols and drips, cardiac and vasoactive drips (including titration), central line and PICC management, blood product administration, renal and liver transplant care, and post-procedure recovery (kidney biopsy, paracentesis)
• Use of EPIC charting and Pyxis medication system
• Call required and float within the organization
• Weekend coverage every other or every third weekend

Required Certifications

• Active Ohio RN License
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) issued by American Heart Association
• Telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation
• Advanced respiratory support (e.g., BiPAP/CPAP, HFNC)
• Cardiac and vasoactive drips management
• Central line and PICC line management

Additional Requirements

• Background checks including 7-year criminal background check, FBI and BCI fingerprinting (Ohio-specific codes apply)
• Education verification from accredited nursing programs (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA)
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start
• Physical exam documentation within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease
• Immunizations and health documents including:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (adult dose after age 11/12)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B titer or vaccine series (declination acceptable)
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer (medical exemptions reviewed)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season (mask required if declined)
• Competency exams including medication/pharmacology, unit-specific competency, and dysrhythmia/EKG exam (annual renewal required)
• References: 2 professional references required, including at least one from a manager or formal leadership
• Employment application and skills checklist required
• Call and float responsibilities within the organization
• Weekend coverage every other or every third weekend

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Candidates must be prepared for call and float duties within the organization.
• Fingerprinting and background checks are time-sensitive and must be completed according to Ohio state and facility-specific requirements.
• This position requires adherence to dress code, hand hygiene, and compliance policies.
• Fraud, waste, and abuse training and acknowledgment forms are required prior to start and updated annually.

This role is ideal for experienced RNs with a strong PCU or stepdown background who are comfortable managing high-acuity patients, including transplant and renal cases, and who are ready to work in a dynamic travel/contract environment.