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Registered Nurse – Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

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

Schedule & Unit Details

3x12-hour shifts, rotating day and night (36 hours per week)
Workdays primarily on weekdays with some weekends and rotating holidays required
Float to different units within the organization as needed (units of similar or lower acuity)
Unit: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) – Lower Acuity Cardiac
Patient ratio: 1 nurse to 3-4 patients
Cardiac experience preferred

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in Ohio
Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) nursing experience, including experience within the last year
Med-Surg nursing experience
ACLS certification
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Certifications & Competencies

Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam required within 1 year of start and updated annually (minimum passing score 76%)
Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam required prior to start
Unit-specific competency exam required
Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement required annually
State license verification required within 30 days of start
NURSYS verification required for RN license
Background checks including 7-year criminal background, EPLS/GSA/SAM, and HHS/OIG monitoring required
Education accreditation confirmation required for nursing degree (must be from an accredited program)
Fingerprinting (Ohio BCI & FBI) required within 1 year of start, with specific code 3701.881
Pending background check attestation required if fingerprint results are pending

Health & Immunization Requirements

Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease
Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSPOT) within 1 year or chest x-ray if positive
TB questionnaire required in lieu of annual TB test renewal
Adult Tdap vaccination required (given after age 11/12)
2 MMR vaccines or positive titers for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, and Rubella
Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer required unless medically exempted
Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (signed declination acceptable)
Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (includes amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cannabinoids, cocaine, methadone, methaqualone, opiates, PCP, propoxyphene)
Seasonal flu vaccination or declination required during flu season (10/1 - 3/31); mask required if declining

Additional Requirements

2 professional references required; at least 1 must be from a manager/director or formal leadership (charge RN acceptable as second reference)
Employment application required, including education verification for nursing candidates
Skills checklist required
Compliance with dress code and hand hygiene policy
Completion of Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate prior to start and annually thereafter
Review and sign ethics and compliance policies annually (new contracts only)
Confidential Fraud Waste Abuse and Compliance Reporting Mechanism Form required

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality nursing care to patients in a lower acuity cardiac unit
Monitor and assess patient conditions, administer medications, and collaborate with the healthcare team
Ensure compliance with hospital policies and procedures
Float to other units as needed

This opportunity is ideal for experienced nurses with PCU or Med-Surg background seeking a travel contract in a cardiac progressive care setting.

Facility

Ohio State's Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital

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Short Term Acute Care

ADDRESS452 West 10th AvenueColumbus, OH 43210

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Columbus, OH

About

Columbus, Ohio, is a midwestern city best known for its diverse food scene, lively arts and culture and friendly Midwestern hospitality. The city has something to offer everyone, from the world-renowned Columbus Zoo and Aquarium to the interactive COSI science museum and research center. Columbus has an auspicious food scene, with excellent local restaurants like The Guild House and Wolf's Ridge Brewing. It’s also home to three professional sports teams, including the Columbus Blue Jackets (NHL), the Columbus Crew (MLS) and the Columbus Clippers (MiLB). The Downtown Arena District hosts these teams at the Nationwide Arena, Huntington Park and the Great American Ball Park. Columbus also lays claim to Ohio State University, one of the largest universities in the United States.

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