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

Registered Nurse (PCU) - Travel/Contract Opportunity in Columbus, Ohio

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (PCU)
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Work Schedule: Includes weekends and rotating holidays
• Floating: Required to float within units of equivalent or lower acuity as needed

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio
• Minimum 3 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• MedSurg nursing experience
• Current ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system
• Experience with Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM)

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., PALS, NRP, NIH Stroke Certification) – verify per assignment specifics

Competency & Testing Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (required prior to start)
• Unit-specific competency exam
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required within 1 year of start and updated annually (minimum passing score 76%)
• Remediation process available for failed EKG exam attempts (max 3 attempts)

Background & Credentialing Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including FBI and BCI fingerprinting (Ohio-specific code 3701.881)
• Monthly monitoring of EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG sanctions
• Education verification from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA)
• License verification within 30 days of start, including NURSYS verification for RNs
• Employment application and skills checklist required
• Two professional references required (at least one from a manager or formal leadership)

Health & Immunization 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
• TB questionnaire required annually in lieu of TB test renewal
• Immunizations or titers required:

  • 2 MMR vaccines or positive titers for Rubeola, Mumps, and Rubella
  • Tdap vaccine (adult dose after age 11/12)
  • Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (declination acceptable)
  • Varicella vaccine or positive titer (medical exemptions require documentation)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (new travelers cannot start with pending results)

Facility & Compliance Policies

• Must review and sign dress code and hand hygiene policy
• Required to complete Confidential Fraud Waste Abuse and Compliance Reporting Mechanism form
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually
• Ethics and compliance policies must be reviewed and acknowledged annually
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgement required annually

Parking Options for Travelers (No Pay Info Included)

• Multiple parking permits available with varying cost and shuttle service options (details provided upon hire)

Additional Notes

• Fingerprinting results must be obtained prior to start; new fingerprinting required if break in service exceeds 90 days or results are older than 1 year
• Pending background check attestation required if fingerprint results are pending at start
• Candidates may renew BLS and ACLS certifications at the facility if needed
• Some units may require additional certifications such as PALS, NRP, EFM, or NIH Stroke Certification—confirm per assignment

This position offers a structured day shift schedule with a focus on progressive care nursing requiring strong MedSurg experience, EPIC proficiency, and flexibility to float across units. Compliance with extensive background, health, and credentialing requirements is mandatory.