Cardiovascular Pediatric ICU RN
Columbus, Ohio
Nationwide Children's Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (CVPICU) - Travel/Contract

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Schedule: Weekend only (Friday through Sunday)

Job Description

• Weekend-only option (Fri-Sun schedule).
• Floating required to multiple units including NICU, PICU, ED, stepdown, and MS as needed.
• Must be willing to comply with facility float expectations.
• 2 supervisory references required (1 must be a supervisor/manager).
• Prefer close to 2 years of nursing experience.

Required Qualifications

Licensure

• Ohio State or Compact RN license required.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience preferred in Registered Nursing specialty.

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned.

Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI accepted.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI accepted.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI accepted.
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - AHA/AAP certification required for NICU RNs.
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - required as applicable.
• ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) - required as applicable.

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Criminal background check within 30 days of start (7-year search including all counties lived/worked).
• Education verification through National Student Clearinghouse.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start.
• Ohio BCI/FBI fingerprinting within 60 days of start (must be updated for each new contract).
• Sex offender search, Ohio Nurse Aide Registry, Ohio Inmate Registry, Ohio Medicaid Exemption, and Ohio State Abuse Registry checks within 30 days of start.
• Drug screening (9-panel) within 60 days prior to start.
• References: 2 professional references required (charge RN acceptable for one; peer references not accepted).
• Resume or employment application required.
• Unit-specific skills checklist required and must be updated annually.

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam (within 1 year of start) or signed Infection Control Policy.
• N95 Fit Testing required within 1 year of start; must be updated annually.
• TDAP vaccine required within 10 years of start (must be completed after age 11).
• TB testing options: 2 PPDs or QGOLD/TSPOT within 12 months; additional requirements if positive.
• Annual TB questionnaire required.
• Flu vaccine required during flu season (Oct 31 - May 31); medical/religious exemptions accepted with facility approval.
• Immunizations required or proof of immunity for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (declination accepted if negative/equivocal titer)
  • Varicella

Additional Notes

• Floating assignments may include NICU, PICU, ED, stepdown, and medical-surgical units.
• Must comply with facility-specific policies and documentation requirements.
• Candidate's legal name must match all licenses and certifications exactly.
• Temporary IDs or driver's licenses are not acceptable for verification.
• Fingerprinting results can pend at start if facility completes onsite fingerprinting.
• Candidates with positive TB results must complete additional documentation.
• Fit testing documentation must be valid annually regardless of facial hair status.

This position offers a specialized weekend travel nursing opportunity in a pediatric critical care setting with floating responsibilities across multiple units.