ICU Float Pool RN
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

ICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Critical Care Float Pool RN working primarily night shifts (3 shifts of 12 hours each, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM)
• Float to various ICUs based on staffing and patient acuity, including:

  • Neuro ICU
  • Surgical ICUs
  • Medical ICUs (MICU x2)
  • Cardiology/Diagnostics
  • CVICU
  • SICU / MICU / NCCU
• Float policy requires floating within units of equivalent or lower acuity

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience, including experience within the last year
• Certifications:

  • BLS issued by American Heart Association
  • ACLS issued by American Heart Association
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification
• Experience with ventilator management
• Proficiency with Epic electronic health record system

Shift Details

• Night shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (total 36 hours/week)

Required Background and Compliance

• 7-year criminal background check including FBI and BCI fingerprinting (Ohio-specific code 3701.881) required prior to start
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG monitoring
• Education verification from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA) required
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug test within 3 months of start (includes amphetamines, benzodiazepines, THC, cocaine, opiates, etc.)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and freedom from contagious disease
• Immunizations and health requirements:

  • Tdap vaccine (adult dose after age 11/12)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
  • TB questionnaire annually
  • 2 MMR vaccines or positive titers for measles, mumps, and rubella
  • Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (declination acceptable)
  • 2 Varicella vaccines or positive titer (medical exemptions require documentation)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31) with mask requirement if declined
• COVID-19 vaccination not required but strongly recommended

Competency and Testing Requirements

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

Documentation and Other Requirements

• Two professional references required (at least one from a manager or formal leadership)
• Employment application including education verification
• Skills checklist required
• Background check and fingerprinting results must be clear before assignment start
• Various facility-specific compliance forms and policies must be reviewed and signed prior to start

Additional Notes

• Parking options available with varying costs and shuttle services (not detailed here)
• Facility allows renewal of BLS and ACLS certifications onsite
• NIH Stroke certification must be obtained within 1 year of start and renewed every 2 years for certain units

This position offers a dynamic ICU float pool experience across multiple critical care units with a focus on night shifts and requires strong critical care skills and flexibility.