Progressive Care Unit RN
Columbus, OH
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Registered Nurse – Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

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

Schedule & Shift

• Workdays primarily, with occasional weekends and rotating holidays
• Shift: 3 shifts of 12 hours each (Day shift: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM)
• Float within units of equivalent or lower acuity as needed

Job Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Maintain a nurse-to-patient ratio of approximately 1:5
• Perform IV starts and telemetry monitoring
• Document patient care using the Epic electronic health record system

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Progressive Care Unit (PCU) nursing, with experience within the last year
• Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including FBI and BCI fingerprinting (Ohio-specific code 3701.881)
• Education 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 tests allowed)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and freedom from contagious disease
• Required immunizations and health documents:

  • Tdap vaccine (adult dose after age 11/12)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
  • 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)
• Annual fit mask testing required for inpatient/patient-facing roles starting 7/13/2026
• Annual background monitoring and compliance with fraud, waste, and abuse training

Certifications & Competencies

• ACLS and BLS certifications must be current and AHA-approved (Instructor/Provider or RQI accepted)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required within 1 year of start and updated annually (minimum passing score 76%)
• Unit-specific competency exams required prior to start
• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam required before starting assignment
• NIH Stroke Certification may be required depending on unit (verify if applicable)

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references required; at least one must be from a manager or formal leadership (charge nurse acceptable as second reference)
• Employment application and skills checklist mandatory
• Adherence to dress code and hand hygiene policies
• Completion of confidentiality, ethics, and compliance policies annually
• Willingness to complete fingerprinting and background check attestation if results are pending at start

Work Environment & Notes

• Dynamic and challenging work environment with opportunities for professional growth
• Parking options available but not included here due to privacy rules
• Facility uses Epic for documentation and requires familiarity

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and nurses considering this travel nursing opportunity in the Progressive Care Unit.