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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse – PCU Nights

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

Job Description

• Work primarily night shifts (3 shifts of 12 hours)
• Schedule includes weekdays and some weekends
• Key responsibilities include:

  • Starting and managing IVs
  • Administering medications safely
  • Monitoring vital signs and patient responses
  • Educating patients on treatments and self-care
  • Collaborating with the care team on patient plans
  • Using EPIC EMR for charting
  • Floating to lower acuity units as needed
  • Following hospital policies and maintaining patient safety

Required Qualifications

• Active Ohio Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience
• BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) certification
• IV certification
• EPIC EMR experience preferred
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and multitasking skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior travel nursing experience is a plus (not required)

Certifications & Competencies

• Basic Life Support (BLS) – AHA provider or instructor accepted
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required depending on unit
• Unit-specific competency exams required
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required within 1 year of start and annually thereafter (with remediation process if needed)
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required prior to start
• Other certifications may be required based on unit assignment (e.g., NIH Stroke Certification)

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including FBI and BCI fingerprinting (Ohio-specific code required)
• Education accreditation verification from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA)
• Monthly monitoring through federal exclusion lists (EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG)
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (no pending tests allowed)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and freedom from contagious disease
• Immunizations and health documentation required:

  • Tdap vaccine (adult dose)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B titer or vaccine series (declination acceptable)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (mask required if declined)
• Annual acknowledgment of dress code, hand hygiene, ethics, and compliance policies
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required prior to start and annually thereafter

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references required, including at least one from a manager or formal leader
• Employment application and skills checklist required
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgment required annually

Notes

• Parking options available for agency staff (details not included here)
• Floating to lower acuity units may be required
• Candidates must comply with all facility-specific policies and credentialing requirements

This position is ideal for experienced RNs seeking a travel contract opportunity in a progressive care unit setting with night shifts and a collaborative care environment.