Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM
• Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week (36 hours/week)
• No Return to Office (RTO): 2/15/26 through 2/28/26

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to patients
• Perform IV starts and general nursing tasks including monitoring, labs, medication administration, and patient education
• Utilize EPIC EMR system for documentation and patient care management
• Manage CPAP/BiPAP, medication titrations, and serve as charge-capable night traveler
• May be floated to units of equivalent or lower acuity as needed
• Must demonstrate maximum flexibility; may be required to work every other weekend

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience (highest requirement found)
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and IV certification
• Proficiency in IV starts and general nursing skills
• Experience with EPIC EMR system
• Previous travel nursing experience preferred (not explicitly required)

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS (Basic Life Support): AHA only (Instructor/Provider and RQI acceptable)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): AHA only
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): Required for ER, ER OB, and ER Psych units
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure): Required for L&D, Post-Partum, and OB units
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring): Facility-specific expiration rules apply
• NIH Stroke Certification: Required for most ICU, PCU, ED, and Brain & Spine units (check unit-specific requirements)
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam: Required for all RN/LVN candidates prior to start
• Unit-Specific Competency Exam: Required
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam: Required for all RNs within 1 year of start (annual renewal required)

Licensure & Verification

• State nursing license verification required within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification required for RNs
• Residency Declaration Form required if using a compact license from outside Ohio

Background & Compliance

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including FBI and BCI fingerprinting (Ohio-specific code 3701.881)
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG monitoring required
• Education accreditation verification required (accredited nursing program)
• Pending background check attestation required if fingerprint results are pending
• Facility-specific compliance forms including dress code, fraud/waste/abuse training, ethics and compliance policies must be reviewed and signed

Health & Immunization 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; TB questionnaire required annually
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella (or documented medical exemption)
  • Hepatitis B (titer or 3-vaccine series; declination acceptable)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (adult dose after age 11/12)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (new travelers cannot start with pending drug screen)
• COVID vaccination not required but strongly recommended

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references required; at least one must be from a manager/director or formal leadership role
• Employment application and skills checklist required
• May be required to complete unit-specific orientation and safety manual acknowledgment annually

Notes

• Prior travel experience is preferred but not explicitly required
• Flexibility to work every other weekend and float to other units as needed
• Must be charge-capable during night shifts

This position offers an opportunity to work in a reputable healthcare setting with a focus on night shift nursing care, requiring strong clinical skills, flexibility, and adherence to facility-specific compliance and health standards.