PCU Registered Nurse
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
$1,940-2,169/weekMedPro Healthcare Staffing will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse – PCU (Progressive Care Unit)
Location
- Columbus, Ohio
Employment Type
- Travel/Contract
Contract Length
- 13 weeks
Unit Details
- 22 beds (16 rooms)
- Average daily census: 20 patients
- Adult and geriatric patient population
- Common cases: burns, plastic/reconstructive surgery, urology, gynecology, ENT, oral/maxillofacial surgeries
- Special procedures: burn dressings, flap checks, leech therapy
Shift Details
- 12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
- Approximately 36 hours per week
- Every other or every third weekend required
- Floating within the hospital system required
Required Qualifications
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio
- Minimum 2 years of recent Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience within the last year
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with similar patient populations
- Previous charge nurse experience
- Teaching hospital experience
Documentation & Compliance
- 2 professional references required (at least 1 from a manager/director or formal leadership; charge RN acceptable as second reference)
- Employment application including education verification required
- Skills checklist required
- License verification within 30 days of start
- NURSYS verification for RN license
- Education accreditation confirmation required immediately after contract signing
- Transcript or diploma verification for nursing degree (official transcripts only)
- Background check and fingerprinting results must be clear prior to start; pending fingerprint attestation allowed under specific conditions
Systems & Equipment
- EPIC electronic documentation system
- Pyxis medication dispensing system
Additional Notes
- Parking permits available for purchase (costs and options subject to change)
- Candidates must review and sign dress code and hand hygiene policies
- Confidential Fraud Waste Abuse and Compliance Reporting Mechanism form required
- Ethics and compliance policies must be reviewed and acknowledged annually for new contracts signed after 11/7/24
This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work in a specialized PCU environment with a diverse adult and geriatric patient population requiring advanced nursing skills and certifications.
Facility
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
9 nurses recommend working with Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
- Short Term Acute Care
- 962 beds
Columbus, OH
About
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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