CVPICU Registered Nurse
Columbus, Ohio
Nationwide Children's Hospital

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Shift: Night (3x12 hours), 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
Hours per Week: 36

Job Summary

• Position requires floating to multiple units including NICU, PICU, Emergency Department, Stepdown, and Medical-Surgical as needed.
• Must be willing to comply with facility float expectations and assignments.
• Supervisory references required: 2 professional references, with at least 1 from a supervisor or manager (Charge RN acceptable). Peer references are not accepted.
• Preferred experience: Close to 2 years in specialty.

Required Qualifications

• Current Ohio State or Compact Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse (based on preferred experience).
• Must have a valid government-issued photo ID matching legal name on RN license and certifications.
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 60 days prior to start.
• Completion of required background checks including:

  • Criminal background check (7-year search including all counties lived/worked).
  • Education verification through National Student Clearinghouse or equivalent.
  • Fingerprinting (OH BCI/FBI) within 60 days of start, updated for each new contract.
  • State-specific searches (Nurse Aide Registry, Inmate Registry, Medicaid Exemption, Abuse Registry).
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start.
  • Sex offender search within 30 days of start.
• Required certifications (AHA only, name must exactly match legal name and RN license):

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – required for NICU RNs
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
  • ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course)
• Required health documents and immunizations:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start (facility accepts signed Infection Control Policy in lieu of physical copy).
  • TB testing: Two PPDs or IGRA test within 12 months; additional requirements if positive.
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years (must be completed after age 11).
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): Positive titer or 2 vaccines; boosters required if negative or equivocal. Religious exemptions not accepted.
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines; boosters required if negative or equivocal.
  • Hepatitis B: Declination, completed 3-vaccine series, or positive titer required.
  • Seasonal flu vaccine required between October 31 and May 31; medical/religious exemptions require facility approval and mask-wearing during flu season.
  • N95 fit testing within 1 year of start, updated annually; specific mask models accepted. Onsite testing allowed if prior testing not completed.
• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam and other competency exams as applicable.

Contract Details

• Contract length: 13 weeks.

Additional Notes

• Floating to various units is mandatory.
• Legal name on all documents must match RN license exactly; no nicknames or aliases.
• Fingerprinting must be completed within 24-48 hours of signing contract; facility may complete onsite if results are pending at start.
• Drug screen must be initiated within 72 hours of signed contract if within the 60-day window.
• Candidates with positive TB or other health conditions must complete additional facility-specific questionnaires.
• All certifications and documents must be uploaded with correct expiration dates; screenshots or photos are not acceptable.
• Candidates with approved flu vaccine exemptions must wear masks during designated flu season.

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