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

Job Opportunity: PCU Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work weekends and rotating holidays.
• Required to float within units of equivalent or lower acuity as needed.
• Must float to different units within the organization as required.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio.
• Minimum 1 year of recent Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience.
• MedSurg experience.
• Current ACLS certification.
• Current 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous travel nursing experience preferred but not required.

Health and Safety 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. Annual TB questionnaire required.
• Immunizations/vaccinations required:

  • Tdap (adult dose after age 11/12) – no exemptions if working with infants or pregnant patients.
  • 2 MMR vaccines or positive titers for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, and Rubella.
  • Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (signed declination acceptable).
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer; medical exemptions require documentation.
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (10/1 – 3/31). Decliners must wear a mask.
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (no pending results allowed).
• Fit mask testing: Required annually for inpatient/patient-facing RNs; must have valid fit test for assignment duration or complete onsite testing during first week.

Additional Requirements

• Orientation Safety Manual acknowledgment annually.
• Background check and fingerprinting results must be clear prior to start; pending fingerprint attestations accepted under specific conditions.
• Education accreditation verification required immediately after contract signing.
• License verification within 30 days of start.
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually.
• Ethics and Compliance policies must be reviewed and signed annually.
• Employment application and skills checklist required.

Work Environment and Other Details

• Parking options available with varying costs and shuttle services.
• Night shift with 36 hours per week (3 shifts of 12 hours).
• Floating to different units may be required based on organizational needs.

This position is ideal for experienced MedSurg RNs with strong telemetry and EPIC skills seeking a travel nursing opportunity on night shifts in Ohio.