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Job Opportunity: Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

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

Job Details

Specialty: Medical Surgical / Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM)
Patient Ratio: Approximately 1 nurse to 5 patients
Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
Weekend Requirement: As needed per facility
Floating: Required to float within units of equivalent or lower acuity
Rotating Holidays: Yes
Electronic Medical Record System: EPIC experience required

Required Experience & Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio
Minimum 2 years of Medical Surgical nursing experience, including experience within the last year
Experience in a Rehabilitation setting
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Experience with EPIC electronic medical record system

Licensure

Must hold an active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Ohio

Background & Compliance Requirements

7-year criminal background check including FBI and state fingerprinting (BCI/FBI) required prior to start
Education verification from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA) required
Monthly monitoring through federal exclusion lists (EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG)
Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug test within 3 months of start (includes amphetamines, benzodiazepines, cannabinoids, cocaine, opiates, etc.)
Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease
Immunizations and health documentation required:
- Tdap (adult dose)
- Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
- MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
- Varicella vaccination or positive titer (medical exemptions reviewed)
- Hepatitis B titer or vaccine series (declination accepted)
- Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31)
COVID-19 vaccination not required but strongly recommended

Competency & Testing Requirements

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

Additional Facility-Specific Requirements

Annual acknowledgment of dress code and hand hygiene policies
Annual completion of fraud, waste, and abuse training
Annual review and acknowledgment of ethics and compliance policies
Orientation safety manual acknowledgment annually
References: Two professional references required, including at least one from a manager or formal leader (charge nurse acceptable as second reference)
Employment application and skills checklist required

Notes

Candidates must be prepared to complete fingerprinting using the specified state codes and processes.
Background check and fingerprinting results must be clear prior to assignment start; pending results require attestation.
Candidates with gaps in employment over 30 days may require updated health and background documentation.
Travel experience is preferred but not mandatory for this position.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic medical surgical and rehabilitation environment with a supportive team and competitive scheduling.

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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