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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse – PCU (Day Shift)

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

Job Description

• Work in Progressive Care Unit (PCU) on day shift (3 shifts of 12 hours each)
• Schedule includes weekdays and some weekends
• Key responsibilities:

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

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio
• Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience, including at least 2 years in Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• PCU experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• IV Certification
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior travel nursing experience is a plus (not required)

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA provider or instructor accepted
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam required within 1 year of start and updated annually (with some unit exceptions)
• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam required prior to start
• Unit-specific competency exams may be required

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including FBI and BCI fingerprinting (Ohio-specific codes apply)
• Education accreditation confirmation from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA)
• Monthly monitoring through EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG databases
• Pending background check attestation allowed if fingerprint results are pending
• 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
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) – 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Varicella – 2 vaccines or positive titer (medical exemptions reviewed)
  • Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (declination acceptable)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31)
• COVID-19 vaccination not required but strongly recommended

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references required; at least one must be from a manager or formal leadership role
• Employment application and skills checklist required
• Annual acknowledgment of dress code, hand hygiene, ethics, and compliance policies
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgment required annually

Work Environment & Other Notes

• Parking options available for agency staff (costs and details subject to change)
• Facility uses EPIC EMR system
• Floating to lower acuity units may be required

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with at least 2 years of clinical experience who are comfortable working in a progressive care setting and have strong clinical and communication skills. Prior travel experience is beneficial but not mandatory.