Travel RN – ER Holding/Telemetry Unit
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

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

Patient Population

• Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required

Staffing Ratios

• 1:4

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

Key Skills and Responsibilities

• Telemetry & Dysrhythmia Management
• PCU/Stepdown Care
• IV Insulin & Heparin Protocols
• Renal Failure Management
• Cardiac & Vasoactive Drips (including titration)
• Blood Product Administration
• Tracheostomy Management
• Rapid Response Team Utilization
• Wound Care/Wound Vac
• Non-Invasive Airway Management (CPAP/BIPAP, Oxygen)
• EPIC Documentation

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

Licensure and Verification

• State License verification required within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification required for RNs
• Residency Declaration Form required if using a compact license from outside Ohio

Competency Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required prior to start)
• Unit-Specific Competency Exam
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam required within 1 year of start and updated annually (with remediation process if failed)

Background and Screening

• 7-Year Criminal Background Check within 90 days of start
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting required within 1 year of start (with specific code 3701.881)
• Pending background check attestation required if fingerprint results are pending
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG monthly monitoring required
• 2 professional references required (at least one from a manager or formal leadership)

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (adult dose after age 11/12)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start (or TB questionnaire)
• Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer required
• Hepatitis B: Titer or 3-vaccine series (declination acceptable)
• Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer (medical exemption allowed with documentation)
• Negative 10 Panel Drug Screen within 3 months of start (no pending tests allowed)
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31) with mask requirement if declined
• COVID-19 vaccine not required but strongly recommended

Facility-Specific Policies

• Dress Code and Hand Hygiene Policy acknowledgment required
• Confidential Fraud, Waste, Abuse, and Compliance Reporting acknowledgment required
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Training Certificate required prior to start and updated annually
• Ethics and Compliance Policies must be reviewed and signed annually for new contracts

Education and Credentials

• Verification of nursing education from accredited programs (CCNE, ACEN, NLN CNEA, or CASN) required immediately after contract signing
• Employment application and skills checklist required

This position requires a highly skilled RN with experience in telemetry, critical care protocols, and multiple certifications. Compliance with extensive health, background, and competency requirements is mandatory.