CVPICU Registered Nurse
Columbus, Ohio
Nationwide Children's Hospital

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Night (4 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM)
• Hours per Week: 48
• Floating: Required to float to NICU, PICU, Emergency Department, Stepdown, and Medical-Surgical units as needed. Must comply with float expectations and will receive appropriate assignments in these areas.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• Minimum of 1 year of recent Pediatrics CVICU experience
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Experience in supervisory roles

Certifications

• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA certification required.
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - Required for NICU nurses.
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - Required as applicable.
• ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) - Required as applicable.

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Criminal background check within 30 days of start, including a 7-year county search and education verification through National Student Clearinghouse.
• Fingerprinting (OH BCI/FBI) required within 60 days of start and must be updated for each new contract.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start.
• Sex offender search and various Ohio state-specific registry searches required within 30 days of start.
• Education verification required, including official transcripts if in-house verification is incomplete.
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 60 days prior to start.
• Employment application and unit-specific skills checklist (updated annually) required.

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (no longer required to submit copy; must sign Infection Control Policy).
• TB testing: Two-step PPD or IGRA within 12 months; additional requirements if positive. TB questionnaire required.
• Immunizations/vaccinations required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Flu vaccine required during flu season (Oct 31 - May 31); medical/religious exemptions accepted with documentation.
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; boosters if negative/equivocal.
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; boosters if negative/equivocal.
  • Hepatitis B: Declination, completed vaccine series, or positive titer required.
• N95 fit testing required within 1 year of start and updated annually; specific mask models accepted. Onsite fit testing allowed if prior testing not completed before start.

Additional Notes

• Legal name on all documents must match RN license exactly; no nicknames or aliases.
• Current government-issued photo ID required within 24-48 hours of contract signing; temporary IDs generally not accepted.
• Candidates with Ohio driver’s licenses must have an address more than 60 miles from the facility to avoid being considered local.
• Code of Conduct and Confidentiality Agreement must be reviewed, signed, and uploaded prior to start.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.

This position offers a challenging and dynamic environment requiring flexibility, strong clinical skills, and compliance with rigorous credentialing and health standards.