Travel PICU Registered Nurse
Columbus, Ohio
Nationwide Children's Hospital

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Specialty: Registered Nurse
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Requirements & Details

• Must have an Ohio State or Compact RN license.
• Required to float to multiple units including NICU, CV PICU, Emergency Department, Stepdown, and Medical-Surgical as needed. Must comply with facility float expectations.
• EPIC experience is required.
• Typically prefers candidates with at least 2 years of experience.
• First-time travelers considered on a case-by-case basis; generally preferred to have more than 3 years of experience and Level 1 Trauma experience.
• No special scheduling requests allowed (e.g., no block scheduling).
• Two professional references required at time of submission; at least one must be a manager or supervisor. Charge RN references are acceptable; peer references are not.

Certifications Required

• ACLS (AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI)
• BLS (AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI)
• PALS (AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – required for NICU RNs
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) – as applicable
• State License Verification (OH State or Compact RN license)
• NURSYS Verification for RN licenses

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Criminal Background Check within 30 days of start (7-year search including all counties lived/worked).
• EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start.
• Fingerprinting (OH BCI/FBI) required within 60 days of start and must be updated for each new contract.
• Education Verification through National Student Clearing House or in-house verification if needed.
• Sex Offender Search, Ohio Nurse Aide Registry Search, Ohio Inmate Registry Search, Ohio Medicaid Exemption, and Ohio State Abuse Registry checks required within 30 days of start.
• Drug Testing: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 60 days of start (instant acceptable). Must include amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, opiates, marijuana, methadone, phencyclidine, fentanyl. New drug screen required if there is a 30+ day break between assignments or specialty/unit changes.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam: Must be current within 1 year of start.
• Fit Mask (N95) Testing: Required within 1 year of start and updated annually. Onsite testing allowed if prior testing not completed.
• TDAP vaccine: Required within 10 years of start (must be completed after age 11).
• TB Testing: Negative TB test or chest X-ray required. Options include 2 PPDs or IGRA test within 12 months. Positive TB results require additional documentation and approval.
• Annual TB Questionnaire required.
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (declination accepted if negative/equivocal titer)
  • Varicella
• Seasonal Flu Vaccine: Required October 31 - May 31. Medical/religious exemptions accepted with facility-specific documentation and mask-wearing during flu season.

Additional Documentation

• Employment application or resume required.
• Unit-specific skills checklist required and must be updated annually.
• Code of Conduct and Confidentiality/IT Use Agreement must be reviewed and signed prior to start.
• Affiliating Health Record must be completed and address must match legal documents exactly.
• Infection Control Policy must be reviewed and signed prior to start.
• Fingerprinting proof of submission required within 24-48 hours of contract signing.
• Fit Test proof of appointment required if completing onsite.
• Background Attestation and Tdap Waiver forms may be required if applicable.

Notes

• Legal name on all documents and certifications must match exactly with RN license (no nicknames or misspellings).
• Candidates undergoing name changes must provide proof and get approval.
• Local Ohio driver's license holders within 60 miles of the facility may be considered local and not eligible for travel assignment.
• Floating to multiple units requires flexibility and compliance with facility policies.

This position offers a dynamic environment requiring a highly qualified RN with pediatric and trauma experience, strong compliance with licensing and health requirements, and the ability to float across specialized units.