Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Emergency Department (Night Shift)

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

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse for a 12-hour night shift in the Emergency Department with floating responsibilities. Oncology experience is preferred but not required.

Required Experience

• Minimum of 2 years Emergency Department (ED) experience
• 1 year of prior travel experience required
• EPIC electronic health record experience is required
• Oncology experience preferred but not mandatory

Certifications Required

• BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

Skills

• Proficient in IV starts
• Experience with telemetry monitoring

Patient Ratio

• 1 nurse to 4 patients

Time Off

• Request Time Off (RTO) must be submitted at the time of application
• Up to 7 consecutive days off may be granted at facility discretion for this 13-week contract

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including FBI and state fingerprinting
• Education accreditation verification from an accredited nursing program
• Monthly monitoring through workforce screening systems
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug test within 3 months of start (no pending tests allowed)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and freedom from contagious disease
• Immunizations and health documentation including:

  • Tdap vaccine (adult dose)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titers
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B titer or vaccination series
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season
• Annual review and acknowledgment of dress code, hand hygiene, ethics, and compliance policies
• Completion of fraud, waste, and abuse training certificate prior to start and annually thereafter

Competency Exams

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam prior to start
• Unit-specific competency exam required
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required within 1 year of start and updated annually (with remediation process if needed)

References and Documentation

• Two professional references required; at least one must be from a manager or formal leadership
• Employment application and skills checklist required

Additional Notes

• Fingerprinting must be completed using specific state codes and within 1 year of start
• Background check and fingerprinting results must be clear before assignment
• Candidates with gaps in employment over 30 days may require updated health and background documentation
• Facility may grant time off requests but requires submission at application

This position is ideal for experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurses with prior travel experience looking for a night shift travel contract in Ohio.