Cardiovascular Pediatric ICU Registered Nurse
Columbus, Ohio
Nationwide Children's Hospital

Travel Registered Nurse (CVPICU) - Columbus, Ohio

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Floating: Required to float to NICU, PICU, ED, stepdown, and medical-surgical units as needed. Must comply with facility float expectations.

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience preferred.

Required Licenses & Certifications

• License: Ohio State RN license or Compact RN license.
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA certification required.
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA certification required.
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA certification required.
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - Required for NICU RNs.
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - Required.
  • ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) - Required.
• State License Verification: Must be verified within 30 days of start.
• NURSYS Verification: Required for RN license verification.

Required Qualifications & Compliance

• Two professional supervisory references required (one must be a supervisor/manager; peer references not accepted).
• Must be willing and able to float to multiple units as needed.
• Current government-issued photo ID required.
• Criminal background check within 30 days of start (7-year search including all counties lived/worked).
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start.
• Education verification required (highest degree verified through National Student Clearinghouse).
• Fingerprinting (OH BCI/FBI) required within 60 days of start and must be updated for each new contract.
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 60 days prior to start.
• TB testing: Two PPDs or IGRA within 12 months; additional requirements if positive.
• Fit testing: N95 fit testing required within 1 year of start and updated annually.
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • TDAP vaccine within 10 years.
  • Flu vaccine required during flu season (Oct 31 - May 31); medical/religious exemptions accepted with documentation.
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or declination.
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunization or titers with boosters as needed.
• Physical exam: Required within 1 year of start (facility accepts infection control policy in lieu of physical copy).
• Code of Conduct and Confidentiality Agreement must be reviewed and signed prior to start.
• Unit-specific skills checklist required and must be updated annually.
• Employment application and resume required.

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned.

This position requires a highly flexible RN with pediatric critical care experience, able to work in multiple specialized units and meet comprehensive compliance and credentialing standards.