PCU Registered Nurse
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

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

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Schedule: 3x12-hour night shifts
• Work Days: Weekdays and some weekends, rotating holidays
• Float Requirement: Must float within units of equivalent or lower acuity
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:3

Experience & Skills Required

• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience
• Prior travel experience preferred (not required)
• Required Skills: IV start, Telemetry
• EPIC electronic health record experience required

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including FBI and BCI fingerprinting
• Education verification from accredited nursing programs (CCNE, ACEN, NLN CNEA, or CASN)
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug test within 3 months of start (no pending tests allowed)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tdap vaccine (adult dose)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
  • TB questionnaire
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccines or positive titers
  • Hepatitis B titer or vaccine series (declination acceptable)
  • Varicella vaccines or positive titer (medical exemptions reviewed)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31)
• Drug testing and immunization requirements apply to clinical staff; some exemptions for fully remote roles

Competency & Testing Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam prior to start
• Unit-specific competency exam
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required within 1 year of start and updated annually (with remediation process if failed)

Additional Requirements

• 2 professional references required (at least one from a manager or formal leadership)
• Employment application and skills checklist required
• Annual acknowledgment of dress code, hand hygiene, ethics, and compliance policies
• Fraud, waste, and abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually

Notes

• Fingerprinting must be completed using specific codes and within 1 year of start; new fingerprinting required if break in service exceeds 90 days
• Background check and fingerprinting results must be clear before starting
• Candidates may renew BLS and ACLS certifications at the facility if needed
• Prior travel experience is preferred but not mandatory for this role

This position is ideal for experienced PCU nurses looking for a travel contract opportunity with a reputable healthcare system in Ohio.