Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
Columbus, Ohio
Nationwide Children's Hospital

Registered Nurse – PICU (Columbus, Ohio) – Travel/Contract

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (PICU)
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Night (4 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Hours per Week: 48
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Must be willing to float to NICU, CV PICU, Emergency Department, Stepdown, and Medical-Surgical units as needed.
• Assignments will be appropriate to experience and float expectations.
• Recent Level 1 PICU experience required.
• Candidates with approximately 3 years of PICU experience may be considered if they are first-time travelers.
• Two supervisory references required, including at least one supervisor or manager reference.
• Highly preferred: 2 years of PICU experience.

Required Qualifications

• License: Ohio State or Compact Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years PICU experience preferred; 3 years PICU experience recommended for first-time travelers.
• References: Two professional references required (charge RN acceptable for one); peer references not accepted.
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (American Heart Association)
  • BLS (American Heart Association)
  • PALS (American Heart Association)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – required for NICU float
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
  • ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course)
• Background and Compliance:

  • Criminal background check within 30 days of start (7-year search including all counties lived/worked).
  • Education verification through National Student Clearinghouse or equivalent.
  • Ohio BCI/FBI fingerprinting within 60 days of start (must be updated for each new contract).
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start.
  • Sex offender search within 30 days of start.
  • State-specific searches including Ohio Nurse Aide Registry, Ohio Inmate Registry, Ohio Medicaid Exemption, and Ohio State Abuse Registry within 30 days of start.
• Health and Safety:

  • Negative 9-panel drug screen within 60 days prior to start.
  • Flu vaccine required during flu season (Oct 31 – May 31); medical/religious exemptions require facility approval.
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years.
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or positive titer.
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) immunity via positive titer or 2 vaccines; boosters required if titers are negative or equivocal.
  • Varicella immunity via positive titer or 2 vaccines; boosters required if titers are negative or equivocal.
  • TB testing: Two PPDs or IGRA within 12 months; additional requirements if positive.
  • N95 fit testing required within 1 year of start; annual updates required.
• Other Requirements:

  • Current government-issued photo ID matching legal name on license and certifications.
  • Legal name must match RN license and all compliance documents.
  • Education verification required; special approval needed if nursing diploma is not ASN/BSN.
  • Unit-specific skills checklist required and must be updated annually.
  • Employment application or resume required.

Additional Notes

• First-time travelers with closer to 3 years of PICU experience may be considered.
• Must comply with facility float expectations.
• Fingerprinting results may pend at start; facility can complete onsite fingerprinting if needed.
• Candidates undergoing name changes must provide proof.
• Candidates with Ohio driver’s licenses within 60 miles of the facility may be considered local and not eligible for travel status.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• Physical exam is not required to be submitted if the candidate signs the facility’s Infection Control Policy; however, a physical exam within 1 year is required for agency standards.
• All certifications must have the candidate’s legal name exactly as on RN license; screenshots or photos are not acceptable for compliance documentation.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this PICU travel nursing position in Columbus, Ohio.