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Registered Nurse - PCU (Night Shift) - Columbus, Ohio

Job Type

Travel/Contract position
Contract length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule

Night shift: 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (36 hours/week)

Required Experience & Skills

Minimum 2 years of Registered Nurse experience
Experience monitoring telemetry patients required
Must be able to pass the telemetry test
Proficient in general nursing skills including IV starts, medication administration, lab monitoring, and patient education
EPIC electronic health record experience required

Required Certifications & Licenses

Current Registered Nurse license in Ohio
BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (AHA only; Instructor/Provider and RQI acceptable)
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification (AHA only; Instructor/Provider and RQI acceptable)
Must complete Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam within 1 year of start (minimum passing score 76%)
Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam required prior to start
Unit-specific competency exam required
State license verification required within 30 days of start
NURSYS verification required for RN license
Background checks including 7-year criminal history, FBI and BCI fingerprinting (Ohio-specific code 3701.881) required prior to start
Education accreditation verification from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA)
2 professional references required (at least one from a manager or formal leadership)
Employment application and skills checklist required

Health & Safety Requirements

Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease
Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year; annual TB questionnaire required
Immunizations/vaccinations required:
- Tdap (adult dose after age 11/12)
- 2 MMR vaccines or positive titers for Rubeola, Mumps, and Rubella (boosters required if low titer)
- Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (declination acceptable)
- Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer (medical exemption requires documentation)
- Seasonal flu vaccine or declination (mask required if declining during flu season)
Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (new travelers cannot start with pending drug screen)
Fit mask test required annually for inpatient/patient-facing roles starting 7/13/2026 and beyond (specific mask types accepted)

Additional Compliance & Training

Confidential Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually
Ethics and compliance policies must be reviewed and signed annually
Orientation safety manual acknowledgement required annually
NIH Stroke Certification may be required depending on unit assignment (must be obtained within 1 year of start and renewed every 2 years)
Annual stroke education (BEFAST Stroke CE) required for nurses working in stroke-capable areas (hours vary by unit)

Parking

Parking permits available for purchase (cost and options vary; not included here)

Requirements/Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio
Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, with at least 1 year of recent PCU experience
Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
Current ACLS certification
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Experience with telemetry monitoring
Proficiency with Epic electronic health record system

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Registered Nurse travel contract position in Ohio.

Facility

Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

4.2rating(82 reviews)

10 nurses recommend working with Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

5.0rating

Pros

I honestly don’t have any bad things to say about this place. The ratios, co-workers, environment, and scheduling are pretty hard to beat.

Cons

None

Braden F

ED - Emergency Department (RN)

Contract Position Apr '26

Review of Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center on Jul 8, 2026

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Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

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Short Term Acute Care
962 beds

ADDRESS410 West Tenth AvenueColumbus, OH 43210

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Columbus, OH

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Columbus, Ohio, is a midwestern city best known for its diverse food scene, lively arts and culture and friendly Midwestern hospitality. The city has something to offer everyone, from the world-renowned Columbus Zoo and Aquarium to the interactive COSI science museum and research center. Columbus has an auspicious food scene, with excellent local restaurants like The Guild House and Wolf's Ridge Brewing. It’s also home to three professional sports teams, including the Columbus Blue Jackets (NHL), the Columbus Crew (MLS) and the Columbus Clippers (MiLB). The Downtown Arena District hosts these teams at the Nationwide Arena, Huntington Park and the Great American Ball Park. Columbus also lays claim to Ohio State University, one of the largest universities in the United States.

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