Progressive Care Unit RN
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - PCU

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

Unit Description

• 31-bed mixed acuity Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Primarily supports medicine services
• Cares for a variety of stepdown and med/surg patients

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, including experience within the last year
• ACLS issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS issued by the American Heart Association
• Experience with Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM)
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Comfortable with CPAP/BiPAP and medication titrations
• Ability to be charge-capable on night shifts
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including FBI and BCI fingerprinting
• Education accreditation verification from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA)
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG monitoring
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (no pending drug screens allowed)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tdap (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 (mask required if declined)
• Fingerprinting: Ohio BCI & FBI fingerprinting required within 1 year of start, with specific code for healthcare
• Background check and fingerprinting results must be clear prior to or at start (pending results allowed with attestation)
• 2 professional references required (at least one from a manager or formal leadership role)
• Employment application and skills checklist required

Competency and Testing Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam prior to start
• Unit-specific competency exam required
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required within 1 year of start and updated annually (exceptions apply)

Additional Information

• Parking options available with varying costs and shuttle services (details not included here)
• Orientation Safety Manual acknowledgment required annually
• Various facility-specific compliance and ethics policies must be reviewed and signed annually
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually
• NIH Stroke Certification may be required depending on unit assignment (check with recruiter)

This position is ideal for RNs with PCU or med/surg stepdown experience who are comfortable working nights and taking charge responsibilities. First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply.