RN Med Surg/Telemetry Float Pool
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse – MS/Telemetry Float Pool (Travel/Contract)

Location

• Columbus, Ohio

Position Details

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Total Hours: 36 hours per week
• Float Pool Role: Provide nursing care primarily in Medical-Surgical (MS) and Telemetry (Tele) units with flexibility to float to units of equivalent or lower acuity as needed
• Availability required for weekdays, some weekends, and holidays

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care in MS/Telemetry settings
• Manage patient ratios of approximately 1:4-5
• Collaborate effectively with team members
• Maintain strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio
• Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical and Telemetry nursing experience, with experience within the last year
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Proficiency with Epic electronic health records system

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS (AHA Instructor/Provider or RQI accepted; letter of completion not accepted)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam required within 1 year of start and updated annually (minimum passing score 76%)
• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam required prior to start
• Unit-specific competency exams as applicable
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP) – verify per assignment specifics

Background & Screening Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including FBI and BCI fingerprinting (Ohio-specific code 3701.881)
• Monthly monitoring through EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG databases
• Education accreditation verification from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA)
• Proof of licensure verification (NURSYS) within 30 days of start
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug test within 3 months of start (includes amphetamines, benzodiazepines, cannabinoids, cocaine, opiates, etc.)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and freedom from contagious disease
• Immunizations and health documentation:

  • Tdap vaccine (adult dose after age 11/12)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year (or TB questionnaire)
  • 2 MMR vaccines or positive titers for measles, mumps, and rubella
  • Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (declination acceptable)
  • Varicella immunity via 2 vaccines or positive titer (medical exemptions reviewed)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (10/1–3/31)
• COVID-19 vaccination not required but strongly recommended; proof of primary vaccination accepted

Additional Requirements

• 2 professional references required; at least one must be from a manager or formal leadership (charge RN acceptable as second reference)
• Employment application and skills checklist required
• Annual acknowledgment of facility dress code, hand hygiene, ethics, and compliance policies
• Completion of Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate prior to start and annually thereafter
• Orientation Safety Manual acknowledgment required annually

Contract Length

• Approximately 13 weeks

Parking

• Various permit options available for agency staff (costs and details subject to change)

This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic MS/Telemetry float pool environment with a reputable healthcare facility in Columbus, Ohio. Candidates must meet all licensure, certification, and compliance requirements prior to start.