Pediatric Cardiac Stepdown RN
Columbus, Ohio
Nationwide Children's Hospital

Job Opportunity: Pediatric Stepdown Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

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

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse with pediatric cardiac stepdown experience to provide specialized care for patients with cardiac defects, both medical and surgical. The role involves managing patients post-operatively and caring for those with complex cardiac needs.

Patient Diagnoses & Unit Details

• Cardiac defects (medical and surgical)
• Post-operative care after cardiac catheterization and CTICU
• Care for patients with tracheostomies and ventilators
• Management of high flow nasal cannula
• Administration of inotropes
• Care for heart and lung transplant patients

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of pediatric cardiac stepdown nursing experience (highest required)

Required Qualifications

• Current Ohio RN license in hand
• Two professional references required at time of submission (one must be a manager or supervisor; charge RN acceptable; peer references not accepted)
• Experience with pediatric cardiac stepdown patients as described above

Certifications Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course)
• Other certifications as applicable to specialty and unit

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Criminal background check within 30 days of start (7-year search including all counties lived/worked)
• Education verification (standalone through National Student Clearinghouse)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Fingerprinting (OH BCI/FBI) within 60 days of start, must be updated for each new contract
• State-specific searches including Nurse Aide Registry, Inmate Registry, Medicaid Exemption, and Abuse Registry within 30 days of start
• Drug screening (9-panel) within 60 days prior to start
• Code of Conduct and Confidentiality Agreement signed prior to start
• Affiliating Health Record completed prior to start
• Infection Control Policy review and signature prior to start
• Fit mask (N95) testing required within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Physical exam within 1 year of start (no longer required to submit copy, but must be on file)

Immunization & Health Requirements

• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years of start (must be completed after age 11)
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within last year (with specific protocols for positive results)
• Seasonal flu vaccine required between October 31 and May 31 (medical/religious exemptions accepted with documentation)
• Hepatitis B vaccination series or declination with proof
• Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination as required
• Other health documentation as applicable

Additional Notes

• Candidate must have legal name matching RN license and all documentation
• Local Ohio addresses within 60 miles of the facility are considered local and may affect eligibility
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position

This position offers the opportunity to work in a specialized pediatric cardiac stepdown unit with complex patient care needs in a travel nursing capacity.