PICU Registered Nurse
Columbus, Ohio
Nationwide Children's Hospital

PICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job - Columbus, Ohio

Position Overview

• Role: Registered Nurse (PICU specialty)
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM)
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care primarily in the PICU.
• Float as needed to NICU, Cardiovascular PICU, Emergency Department, Stepdown, and Medical-Surgical units.
• Must comply with facility float expectations and accept appropriate assignments in these areas.

Required Qualifications

• Ohio State RN license or Compact RN license.
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience highly preferred.
• Recent level 1 PICU experience required.
• First-time travelers will be considered with approximately 3 years of PICU experience.
• 2 professional supervisory references required (at least one must be a supervisor or manager; peer references not accepted).
• Current government-issued photo ID matching legal name on RN license and certifications.
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 60 days prior to start.
• Valid certifications:

  • ACLS (American Heart Association only)
  • BLS (American Heart Association only)
  • PALS (American Heart Association only)
  • NRP (required for NICU RNs)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
  • ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course)
• State license verification required within 30 days of start.
• Education verification required, including highest degree verification through National Student Clearinghouse or equivalent.
• Passing scores on medication/pharmacology competency exams as applicable.

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Criminal background check within 30 days of start, including 7-year county search and education verification.
• Fingerprinting (OH BCI/FBI) required within 60 days of start; must be updated for each new contract.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start.
• Sex offender search required within 30 days of start.
• State-specific searches including Ohio Nurse Aide Registry, Ohio Inmate Registry, Ohio Medicaid Exemption, and Ohio State Abuse Registry required within 30 days of start.
• Education verification must be completed and approved.
• Code of Conduct and Confidentiality Agreement must be reviewed, signed, and uploaded prior to start.
• Affiliating Health Record must be completed and address must match official documents exactly.
• Infection Control Policy review and signature required prior to start.
• TB screening options:

  • Two PPD tests (first within 12 months, second within 90 days), or
  • IGRA (QGOLD/TSPOT) within 12 months.
  • For positive TB results, additional documentation and treatment required.
• TB Questionnaire required for all candidates.
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine required within 10 years of start (must be completed after age 11).
• Flu vaccine required annually between October 31 and May 31; medical/religious exemptions accepted with facility approval.
• Hepatitis B vaccination series or positive titer required.
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titers required; religious exemptions not accepted.
• Varicella vaccination or positive titer required.
• N95 fit testing required within 1 year of start and updated annually; specific mask models accepted.
• Fit testing can be completed onsite if necessary, with proof of appointment required.
• Fingerprint screening questions must be completed prior to start.
• Flu exemption policy applies to candidates with approved exemptions; mask wearing required during flu season.

Additional Requirements

• Resume or employment application copy required.
• Unit-specific skills checklist required and must be updated annually.
• Must be willing to comply with facility policies and float assignments.
• Candidates with positive TB results must complete additional facility-specific TB questionnaire.
• Candidates undergoing name changes must provide proof and obtain approval.

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required; first-time travelers with sufficient PICU experience are considered.
• All certifications must have the candidate’s legal name exactly matching RN license; no nicknames or misspellings allowed.
• Screenshots or photos of certifications and compliance documents are not accepted.
• Candidates with Ohio driver’s licenses residing within 60 miles of the facility will be considered local and may not qualify for travel status.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this PICU Registered Nurse travel contract opportunity in Columbus, Ohio.