Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Nights (3 shifts of 12 hours)
• Schedule: Weekdays and some weekends
• Unit: PCURN (Progressive Care Unit - Registered Nurse)
• Responsibilities:

  • Start and manage IVs
  • Administer medications safely
  • Monitor vitals and patient responses
  • Educate patients on treatments and self-care
  • Collaborate with care team on patient plans
  • Use EPIC EMR for charting
  • Float to lower acuity units if needed
  • Follow hospital policies and maintain patient safety

Requirements

• Active Ohio RN license
• Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience
• BCLS, ACLS, and IV certification required
• EPIC EMR experience preferred
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and multitasking skills
• Prior travel experience is a plus (not required)

Certifications & Competencies

• Required Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA approved
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA approved
  • IV Certification
• Preferred/Unit-Specific Certifications:

  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) for ER units
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) for L&D, Post-Partum, OB
  • EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) as applicable
  • NIH Stroke Certification for ICU, PCU, ED, Brain & Spine units
• Competency Exams:

  • Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required prior to start)
  • Unit-Specific Competency Exam
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (required within 1 year of start and annually thereafter, with remediation process if failed)

Background & Compliance

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including FBI and BCI fingerprinting
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG monitoring
• Education accreditation verification required (accredited nursing program)
• Fingerprinting (Ohio BCI & FBI) required within 1 year of start; new fingerprinting required if break in service >90 days or results older than 1 year
• Pending background check attestation allowed if fingerprint results are pending
• Annual review and signing of dress code, hand hygiene, ethics, and compliance policies
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year (or TB questionnaire)
• Adult Tdap vaccination (not TD or DTaP)
• 2 MMR vaccines or positive titers for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, and Rubella
• Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (declination acceptable)
• Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer (medical exemption allowed with documentation)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (no pending drug screens allowed)
• Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31); mask required if declining
• COVID vaccination not required but strongly recommended

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references required; at least one must be from a manager or formal leadership
• Employment application and skills checklist required prior to start

This position offers a structured night shift schedule in a progressive care setting with opportunities to float to lower acuity units. Candidates must meet strict licensing, certification, background, and health requirements to ensure compliance and patient safety.