PCU Float RN
Columbus, OH
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: PCU Float Registered Nurse

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

Job Description

• Position in a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Float Pool, primarily night shifts.
• Float responsibilities may include any stepdown/PCU area and potentially other campuses with similar or lower acuity levels.
• Estimated patient ratios: 1 nurse to 3-4 patients.

Required Qualifications

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of RN experience required.
• Licensure: Valid RN license in Ohio.
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• Skills:

  • IV start proficiency
  • Telemetry (Tele) experience required
• Electronic Medical Record: EPIC experience required.

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including FBI and BCI fingerprinting.
• Monthly monitoring through EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG databases.
• Education accreditation verification from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA).
• High school diploma or GED verification required.
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug test within 3 months of start (no pending tests allowed).
• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and freedom from contagious disease.
• Immunizations and health documents required:

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

Competency and Testing Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam prior to start.
• Unit-specific competency exams required.
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required within 1 year of start and updated annually (minimum passing score 76%).
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgement required annually.

Additional Facility-Specific Requirements

• Background check and fingerprinting results must be approved prior to start.
• Pending background check attestation required if fingerprint results are pending at start.
• Candidates must review and sign 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.
• Two professional references required, including at least one from a manager or formal leader.

Notes

• Parking permits are available for purchase but details are not included here.
• Candidates may be required to float to other units or campuses with similar or lower acuity.
• This position requires night shift availability.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and healthcare workers considering this PCU Float RN travel contract position in Columbus, Ohio.