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

Job Opportunity: Pediatric Stepdown Registered Nurse

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

Job Description

• Provide nursing care in a Pediatric Cardiac Stepdown unit.
• Patient diagnoses include cardiac defects (medical and surgical).
• Care involves managing tracheostomies, ventilators, high flow nasal cannula, post-operative catheterizations, post-CTICU care, inotropes, and heart and lung transplant patients.
• Schedule: Every other weekend off.
• Shift rotation: Day and night shifts rotate every 6 weeks.
• Shift hours: 12-hour shifts (Day: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM; Night: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM).
• Weekly hours: 48 hours.

Required Qualifications

• Current Ohio RN license in hand.
• Minimum 2 years of Pediatric Cardiac Stepdown nursing experience.
• Two professional references required at time of submission; one must be from a manager or supervisor (Charge RN acceptable). Peer references are not accepted.
• Must have a current government-issued photo ID matching legal name on RN license and certifications.
• Required certifications (AHA only; name on certification must exactly match legal name and RN license):

  • 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)
• Must pass medication/pharmacology competency exam and other applicable competency exams.

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Criminal background check within 30 days of start, including 7-year county search, education verification, and international background check if applicable.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start.
• Ohio-specific searches required within 30 days: Nurse Aide Registry, Inmate Registry, Medicaid Exclusion, and Abuse Registry.
• Fingerprinting (OH BCI/FBI) required within 60 days of start and must be updated for each new contract. Fingerprints must be completed within 24-48 hours of signing contract.
• Education verification through National Student Clearinghouse or in-house verification if school is not listed.
• Sex offender search required within 30 days of start.

Health and Safety Requirements

• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 60 days prior to start.
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • TDAP vaccine within last 10 years (no titer substitution).
  • TB testing: Two PPDs or IGRA (QGOLD/TSPOT) within 12 months; additional requirements if positive.
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; no religious exemptions accepted.
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required.
  • Hepatitis B: Declination, completed vaccine series, or positive titer required.
  • Flu vaccine required annually between October 31 and 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; onsite testing allowed if prior testing not completed.
• Infection Control Policy must be reviewed and signed prior to start.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start required by agency standards (not necessarily by facility).

Additional Requirements

• Unit-specific skills checklist required and must be updated annually.
• Copy of resume or employment application required.
• References and documentation must use legal name matching RN license and certifications exactly (no nicknames or maiden names unless legal name change proof provided).
• Address on ID/license must match records; Ohio driver’s license address must be more than 60 miles from facility to avoid being considered local.

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• All documentation must be uploaded and verified according to compliance standards; screenshots or photos are not acceptable for certifications and immunization records.
• Candidates with positive TB or other special health conditions must complete additional facility-specific questionnaires.

This position is ideal for experienced Pediatric Cardiac Stepdown RNs seeking a travel contract with rotating shifts and specialized cardiac patient care.