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

Pediatric Stepdown Registered Nurse - Travel/Contract

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Provide nursing care in a pediatric cardiac stepdown unit.
• Patient diagnoses include cardiac defects (medical and surgical).
• Care involves tracheostomies, ventilators, high flow nasal cannula, post-op catheterizations, post-op care after CTICU, inotropes, and heart and lung transplant patients.
• Work schedule includes every other weekend.

Required Qualifications

• Current Ohio RN license in hand (must be Ohio State or Compact RN license).
• Minimum 2 years of pediatric cardiac stepdown nursing experience.
• Two professional references required at time of submission; one must be a manager or supervisor (Charge RN acceptable as one reference). Peer references are not accepted.
• Current government-issued photo ID matching legal name on RN license and certifications.
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 60 days prior to start.
• Required certifications:

  • ACLS (American Heart Association only)
  • BLS (American Heart Association only)
  • PALS (American Heart Association only)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) if applicable
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) if applicable
  • ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) if applicable
• Required health documents:

  • Up-to-date physical exam (within 1 year) or signed Infection Control Policy in lieu of physical exam.
  • TB testing: Two PPDs or IGRA (QGOLD/TSPOT) within 12 months; additional requirements if positive.
  • Immunizations:

    • TDAP vaccine within 10 years (no titer substitution accepted)
    • MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) positive titer or 2 vaccines; no religious exemptions accepted
    • Hepatitis B series completion, positive titer, or declination accepted
    • Varicella positive titer or 2 vaccines
    • Annual flu vaccine required during flu season (Oct 31 - May 31); medical/religious exemptions require facility approval and mask wearing during flu season.
• N95 fit testing required within 1 year of start and updated annually; acceptable mask models specified. Candidates unable to complete prior to start may test onsite with proof of appointment.
• Background checks and verifications required within 30 days of start:

  • 7-year criminal background check including all counties lived/worked
  • Education verification through National Student Clearinghouse or equivalent
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
  • Sex offender search
  • Ohio Nurse Aide Registry, Inmate Registry, Medicaid Exemption, and Abuse Registry searches
  • Fingerprinting (OH BCI/FBI) within 60 days of start, must be updated for each new contract
• Skills checklist specific to unit required and must be updated annually.
• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam and other competency exams as applicable.

Additional Information

• Legal name on all documents must match RN license and certifications exactly; no nicknames or maiden names.
• Fingerprinting must be completed within 24-48 hours of signing contract; results can pend at start if facility completes onsite fingerprinting.
• Candidates undergoing name changes must provide proof and may require approval.
• Ohio driver’s license holders with an address within 60 miles of the facility will be considered local and may not qualify for travel status.
• Candidates with positive TB or drug screen results must follow additional facility-specific protocols.
• Candidates must comply with infection control policies and complete required facility-specific documents prior to start.

Summary of Patient Care Environment

• Pediatric cardiac stepdown unit caring for complex cardiac patients including post-surgical and transplant cases.
• Use of advanced respiratory support devices and cardiac medications.

This position is ideal for experienced pediatric cardiac stepdown RNs seeking a travel contract opportunity with a specialized patient population and comprehensive compliance requirements.