PCU Registered Nurse
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - PCU

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

Job Details

• Schedule: 3x12-hour night shifts
• Workdays: Weekdays and some weekends, including rotating holidays
• Float Requirement: Must be willing to float within units of equivalent or lower acuity
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:3

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, including experience within the last year
• Telemetry skills required
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association

Education

• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check (including FBI and BCI fingerprinting) required prior to start
• Education verification from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA)
• 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 documents required:

  • Tdap vaccine (adult dose)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titers
  • Hepatitis B titer or vaccine series (declination accepted)
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer (medical exemptions reviewed)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31)

Competency & Testing Requirements

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

Additional Facility-Specific Requirements

• Annual acknowledgment of dress code and hand hygiene policies
• Annual completion of fraud, waste, and abuse training
• Annual review and acknowledgment of ethics and compliance policies
• Fingerprinting must be completed using specific state codes and within 1 year of start; new fingerprinting required if there is a break in service over 90 days
• References: Two professional references required, including at least one from a manager or formal leadership

Notes

• Prior travel experience is preferred but not required
• Candidates must be prepared to complete all required background checks, certifications, and health documentation before starting
• Floating to other units may be required based on acuity level

This position is ideal for experienced PCU RNs looking for a travel contract opportunity with a reputable healthcare facility in Ohio.