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Registered Nurse – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) – Ohio, Columbus

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Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Rotating 3x12-hour shifts (Day/Night), approximately 36 hours per week
Schedule: Weekdays and some weekends; rotating holidays required
Unit: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) – Lower Acuity Cardiac
Patient Ratio: 1:3-4
Floating: Required to float to different units within the organization as needed (units of similar or lower acuity)
Preferred Experience: Cardiac experience preferred

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio
Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, specifically in Cardiac PCU
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience within the last year
BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Experience with Epic Electronic Health Record system

Background and Compliance Requirements

7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including FBI and BCI fingerprinting (Ohio-specific code 3701.881)
Education verification from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA)
Monthly monitoring through workforce systems (EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG)
Pending background check attestation required if fingerprint results are pending at start
Subcontractors must complete a background acknowledgement form prior to start

Health and 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:
- Tdap (adult dose after age 11/12)
- 2 MMR vaccines or positive titers for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, and Rubella
- Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (declination acceptable)
- Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer (medical exemptions require documentation)
- Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31)
Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (no pending tests allowed)
Fit mask testing required annually for inpatient/patient-facing roles starting 7/13/2026 (3M 1860/1870+ or Halyard Duckbill masks accepted)

Competency and Training Requirements

Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required prior to start
Unit-specific competency exam required
Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required within 1 year of start and updated annually (minimum passing score 76%)
Orientation safety manual acknowledgement required annually
NIH Stroke Certification may be required depending on unit (verify with recruiter)

Documentation and Other Requirements

Two professional references required; at least one must be from a manager or formal leadership (charge RN acceptable as second reference)
Employment application required (including education for nursing candidates)
Skills checklist required
License verification and NURSYS verification required within 30 days of start
Background and fingerprinting documentation must be uploaded as per facility guidelines
Candidates must review and sign dress code and hand hygiene policies
Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually
Confidential Fraud Waste Abuse and Compliance Reporting Mechanism form required

Additional Notes

Parking permits are available for purchase but details are not included here.
Floating to other units may be required based on staffing needs.
Candidates must comply with all facility-specific policies and credentialing requirements.

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

Facility

Ohio State's Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital

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Short Term Acute Care

ADDRESS452 West 10th 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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