PICU Registered Nurse
Columbus, Ohio
Nationwide Children's Hospital

PICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job - Columbus, Ohio

Job Overview

• Position: PICU Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM to 7:30 AM)
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Responsibilities

• Float to multiple units as needed: NICU, Cardiovascular PICU, Emergency Department, Stepdown, and Medical-Surgical.
• Must comply with facility float expectations and be willing to accept assignments in these areas.

Required Qualifications

• License: Ohio State or Compact Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Experience:

  • Highly preferred 2 years of PICU experience.
  • Recent level 1 PICU experience required.
  • First-time travelers considered with closer to 3 years of PICU experience.
• References:

  • 2 supervisory or managerial professional references required (Charge RN acceptable for one).
  • At least 1 supervisor or manager titled reference must be submitted.
  • Peer references are not acceptable.

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Current government-issued photo ID matching legal name on RN license and certifications.
• Criminal background check within 30 days of start, including 7-year county search and education verification.
• Education verification through National Student Clearinghouse or in-house verification if needed.
• Ohio BCI/FBI fingerprinting within 60 days of start; must be updated for each new contract.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start.
• Sex offender, Ohio Nurse Aide Registry, Ohio Inmate Registry, Ohio Medicaid Exemption, and Ohio State Abuse Registry searches required within 30 days of start.
• Official transcript if education verification is incomplete.
• Unit-specific skills checklist updated annually.
• Copy of resume or employment application required.

Certifications (Must be AHA or equivalent, name must exactly match RN license)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – required for NICU RNs
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) as applicable
• National or state-required technical certifications as applicable

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (facility accepts signed Infection Control Policy in lieu of physical copy).
• N95 fit testing required within 1 year of start; must be updated annually.
• TB testing options:

  • 2 PPDs (first within 12 months, second within 90 days), or
  • QGOLD/TSPOT within 12 months (IGRA acceptable if no TB signs or international travel).
  • For positive TB results, additional documentation and treatment required.
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 60 days prior to start.
• Immunizations:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years.
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) positive titer or 2 vaccines; boosters required if negative/equivocal.
  • Hepatitis B declination, completed vaccine series, or positive titer.
  • Varicella positive titer or 2 vaccines; boosters required if negative/equivocal.
  • Flu vaccine required between October 31 and May 31; medical/religious exemptions accepted with facility approval.
• TB Questionnaire and Fingerprint Screening Questions must be completed prior to start.
• Fit test documentation and fingerprinting proof must be completed within required timeframes.

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be willing to comply with all facility-specific policies and documentation requirements.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required; first-time travelers with sufficient PICU experience will be considered.
• Legal name consistency across all documents and licenses is strictly enforced.
• Candidates with name changes must provide proof and obtain approval as needed.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this PICU Registered Nurse travel contract opportunity.