CVPICU Registered Nurse
Columbus, Ohio
Nationwide Children's Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Schedule: Weekend only (Friday through Sunday)

Job Description

• This position is weekend-only with a Friday-Sunday schedule.
• Floating is required; you will float to NICU, PICU, Emergency Department, Stepdown, and Medical-Surgical units as needed.
• Must be willing to comply with facility float expectations and will be assigned appropriately in these areas.
• Requires 2 supervisory references, with at least one from a supervisor or manager.
• Preferred experience: Close to 2 years in specialty.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio.
• Minimum 2 years of Pediatrics CVICU experience, with at least some experience within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Certifications Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA certification only.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – AHA certification only.
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – Required for NICU RNs.
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course).
• ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) 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 or equivalent.
• 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 and state-specific searches (Ohio Nurse Aide Registry, Inmate Registry, Medicaid Exemption, Abuse Registry) within 30 days of start.
• Drug screening (9-panel) within 60 days prior to start.
• Code of Conduct and Confidentiality Agreement signed prior to start.
• Affiliating Health Record completed prior to start.
• Infection Control Policy review and acknowledgment prior to start.
• Fit mask testing (N95) required within 1 year of start; must be updated annually.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start (not required to be renewed annually).
• Immunizations and health documents including:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years.
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within last year (with specific protocols for positive results).
  • Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (Oct 31 - May 31) or approved exemption.
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or declination.
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination.
• References: 2 professional references required (charge RN acceptable for one; peer references not accepted).
• Resume or employment application required.
• Unit-specific skills checklist updated annually.

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• Floating to multiple pediatric and critical care units is mandatory.
• Weekend availability is essential.
• Compliance with all background checks, immunizations, and certifications is mandatory before start.

This role is ideal for a Registered Nurse with pediatric and critical care experience seeking a weekend travel assignment in Ohio with diverse unit exposure.