Med Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Columbus, OH
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Med Surg Tele Registered Nurse (Night Shift)

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

Job Summary

• Night shift position (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Work 3 shifts per week, each 12 hours (36 hours total)
• Float within units of equivalent or lower acuity
• Patient care areas include General Surgery, Trauma, Vascular, Wound, and Plastics
• Estimated nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:4-5
• No on-call duties

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio
• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg or Telemetry nursing experience, with experience within the last year
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Experience with Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM)
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Proficiency in intermediate nursing skills
• Prior experience with Epic electronic health record system

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• 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 exams as required
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NIH Stroke Certification) – verify per assignment

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check including FBI and state fingerprinting (Ohio BCI & FBI) completed within 90 days of start
• Education accreditation verification from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA)
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug test within 3 months of start (no pending results allowed)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and freedom from contagious disease
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Tdap (adult dose)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
  • TB questionnaire
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) – 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Varicella – 2 vaccines or positive titer (medical exemptions require documentation)
  • Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (declination acceptable)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31)
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required prior to start and annually thereafter
• Annual review and acknowledgment of dress code, hand hygiene, ethics, and compliance policies

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references required; at least one must be from a manager or formal supervisor
• Employment application and skills checklist required prior to start
• Fingerprinting must be completed using specific Ohio codes and within required timelines; new fingerprinting required if break in service exceeds 90 days or results are older than 1 year
• Pending background check attestation required if fingerprint results are not finalized before start

Work Environment & Notes

• Facility uses Epic EHR system exclusively
• No on-call or weekend requirements beyond scheduled shifts
• Floating to various units within the hospital’s East Tower
• Candidates must comply with all facility-specific policies and credentialing processes

This position is ideal for experienced Med Surg Telemetry RNs seeking a travel contract opportunity with night shifts in a hospital setting requiring strong telemetry skills and Epic experience.