CVPICU Registered Nurse
Columbus, Ohio
Nationwide Children's Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse

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

Job Description

• Floating required for most positions; may float to NICU, PICU, ED, stepdown, and medical-surgical units as needed.
• Must be willing to comply with float expectations and will be assigned appropriately in these areas.
• Requires approximately 2 years of nursing experience preferred.
• Two supervisory references required, including at least one from a supervisor or manager (peer references not accepted).

Required Qualifications

• Current Ohio State RN license or Compact RN license.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse (preferred).
• Ability to float to multiple units including NICU, PICU, ED, stepdown, and medical-surgical.
• Must provide two professional supervisory references (one must be a supervisor/manager).
• Must comply with all background checks, drug screening, and credential verifications as required.
• Required certifications:

  • 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)
• Required health documents and immunizations:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within the last year (with specific protocols for positive results)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within the last 10 years
  • Seasonal flu vaccine (required during flu season; medical/religious exemptions accepted with documentation)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or declination
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Negative 9-panel drug screen within 60 days prior to start
• N95 fit testing required within 1 year of start and updated annually.
• Fingerprinting (BCI/FBI) required within 60 days of start and updated for each new contract.
• Education verification and official transcripts may be required.
• Criminal background check within 30 days of start, including 7-year county search and education verification.
• Various state-specific registry and abuse checks required within 30 days of start.
• Code of Conduct and Confidentiality Agreement must be reviewed and signed prior to start.

Additional Information

• Candidates must have a current government-issued photo ID matching their legal name on license and certifications.
• Floating assignments require flexibility and willingness to work in different units as needed.
• Compliance with all facility-specific policies and documentation requirements is mandatory.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic pediatric environment with diverse patient care areas. Candidates should be adaptable, experienced, and prepared to meet comprehensive credentialing and compliance standards.