PCU Float Registered Nurse
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse – PCU Float

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

Job Description

• Position in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Float Pool during day shifts.
• May float to any stepdown/PCU area and potentially to other campuses.
• Floating may include units with equivalent or lower acuity.
• Estimated patient ratios: 1 nurse to 3-4 patients.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• Minimum 2 years of Telemetry PCU (Progressive Care Unit) experience, including experience within the last year
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Telemetry (Tele) experience required
• Experience with Epic Electronic Medical Record system

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including FBI and state fingerprinting.
• Monthly monitoring through workforce screening systems.
• Education accreditation verification from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA).
• Ohio BCI & FBI fingerprinting required with specific codes; must be current within 1 year of start.
• Pending background check attestation required if fingerprint results are pending at start.

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year confirming good health and free of contagious disease.
• Immunizations and documentation required:

  • Tdap (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B titer or vaccination series (declination acceptable)
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer (medical exemptions reviewed)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (no pending drug screens allowed).

Competency and Testing Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam prior to start.
• Unit-specific competency exams.
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required within 1 year of start and updated annually (with remediation process if needed).

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references required; at least one must be from a manager or formal leadership.
• Employment application including education verification.
• Skills checklist completion required.
• Annual acknowledgment of dress code, hand hygiene, ethics, and compliance policies.
• Fraud, waste, and abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually.
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgment required annually.

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Floating assignments may require flexibility to work across multiple units and campuses.
• Candidates must be prepared to comply with all background, health, and competency requirements prior to start.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic PCU float role with exposure to various stepdown care areas, requiring strong clinical skills and adaptability.