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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse – SICU (Night Shift)

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

Schedule & Hours

• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Every other weekend required
• 36 hours per week (3 shifts of 12 hours)

Unit & Specialty

• Surgical ICU (SICU)
• Preferred experience in Surgical ICU, Trauma ICU, Burn ICU, or Transplant ICU

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• Minimum 2 years of recent Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS certification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Competencies & Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required prior to start)
• Unit-specific competency exam required
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam required within 1 year of start and updated annually (minimum passing score 76%; max 3 attempts)

Documentation & Systems

• Electronic Health Record: Epic
• Medication dispensing systems: Pyxis, Accudose, Omnicell
• Communication method: SBAR

Background & Credentialing Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including FBI and BCI fingerprinting (Ohio-specific code 3701.881)
• Education verification from accredited nursing programs (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA) required
• License verification and NURSYS verification required within 30 days of start
• Pending background check attestation required if fingerprint results are pending
• 2 professional references required (at least one from a manager/director 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) or chest x-ray within 1 year
• Annual TB questionnaire required
• Tdap vaccine (adult dose) required; exemptions not allowed for those working with infants or pregnant patients
• 2 MMR vaccines or positive titers for Rubeola, Mumps, and Rubella (boosters required if low titer)
• Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer required unless medically exempted
• Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (signed declination acceptable)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (new travelers cannot start with pending drug screen)
• Seasonal flu vaccine or declination required during flu season (10/1 - 3/31); mask required if declining
• COVID-19 vaccination not required but strongly recommended
• Annual fit mask test required for inpatient/patient-facing roles starting 7/13/2026 and beyond

Additional Requirements & Notes

• Dress code and hand hygiene policy must be reviewed and signed
• Confidential Fraud, Waste, Abuse, and Compliance Reporting Mechanism form required
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually
• Orientation Safety Manual acknowledgment required annually
• Employment application and skills checklist required
• Parking options available for travelers (various permit levels with shuttle services and proximity differences)

This position offers a challenging ICU travel nursing opportunity with a reputable medical center in Ohio, ideal for RNs with critical care experience seeking night shift travel assignments.