PCU Registered Nurse
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Registered Nurse – Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

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

Schedule & Shift

• Night shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Primarily weekdays with occasional weekends and rotating holidays
• Must be willing to float within units of equivalent or lower acuity

Job Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Maintain a nurse-to-patient ratio of approximately 1:5
• Perform IV starts and telemetry monitoring
• Document patient care using the Epic electronic health record system

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio
• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Experience with Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM)
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience using the Epic electronic health record system

Background & 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 (adult dose after age 11/12)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) – 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Varicella – 2 vaccines or positive titer (medical exemptions require documentation)
  • Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (declination accepted)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (10/1–3/31)
• Annual fit mask test required for inpatient/patient-facing roles starting 7/13/2026 and beyond

Competency & Certification Exams

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (required prior to start)
• Unit-specific competency exam
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam within 1 year of start (minimum passing score 76%)
• NIH Stroke Certification may be required depending on unit (must be obtained within 1 year of start and renewed every 2 years)
• Annual orientation safety manual acknowledgement
• Continuing education units (CEUs) related to stroke education required annually for nurses working in stroke-capable areas

Additional Requirements

• 2 professional references required; at least one must be from a manager or formal leader (charge nurse acceptable as second reference)
• Employment application including education history required
• Skills checklist required

Notes

• Must be willing to comply with dress code and hand hygiene policies
• Fraud, waste, and abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually
• Parking permits and shuttle services available but subject to change (details not included here)

This position offers a structured night shift schedule in a progressive care setting, requiring solid PCU experience and certifications, with comprehensive background and health compliance standards.