Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Float Pool RN
Columbus, OH
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: MS/Tele Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (Day shift, approx. 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM)
• Total Hours: 36 hours per week
• Unit: Medical-Surgical / Telemetry Float Pool
• Responsibilities:

  • Provide high-quality nursing care in MS/Telemetry settings
  • Float flexibly within units of equivalent or lower acuity as needed
  • Availability required for weekdays, some weekends, and holidays
  • Manage patient ratios of approximately 1:4-5

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio
• Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical and Telemetry nursing experience, with experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Experience with Epic electronic health records system

Background and 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
• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease
• Required immunizations and health documentation:

  • Tdap vaccine (adult dose)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titers
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer (medical exemptions require documentation)
  • Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (declination acceptable)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31)
• Annual fit mask testing required for inpatient/patient-facing roles starting 7/13/2026
• Background check and fingerprinting results must be clear prior to start; pending fingerprint attestations accepted under specific conditions

Competency and Testing Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (required prior to start)
• Unit-specific competency exams
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam within 1 year of start (with remediation process if needed)

Additional Requirements

• 2 professional references required; at least one must be from a manager or formal leadership
• Employment application and skills checklist required
• Annual acknowledgment of dress code, hand hygiene, ethics, and compliance policies
• Fraud, waste, and abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually
• NIH Stroke Certification may be required depending on unit assignment (to be confirmed)
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgment required annually

Work Environment and Other Notes

• Parking permits available for purchase (costs and options subject to change)
• Flexibility to float within units of similar or lower acuity is essential
• Some weekend and holiday shifts required

This position is ideal for experienced MS/Telemetry RNs seeking a travel contract role with a reputable healthcare facility in Ohio.