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

Registered Nurse – PCU (Columbus, Ohio)

Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit & Patient Population

• 22 beds (16 rooms), average daily census: 20
• Adult and geriatric patients
• Common cases: burns, plastic/reconstructive surgery, urology, gynecology, ENT, oral/maxillofacial surgeries
• Special procedures: burn dressings, flap checks, leech therapy

Shift Details

• 12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Every other or every third weekend required
• Floating within the hospital system required

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio
• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with similar patient population
• Previous charge RN experience
• Teaching hospital experience

Required Competencies & Certifications

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required prior to start)
• Unit-specific competency exam
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (required within 1 year of start and updated annually; minimum passing score 76%)
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (annual)
• NURSYS license verification (RN) within 30 days of start
• NIH Stroke Certification (if applicable per unit; must be obtained within 1 year of start and renewed every 2 years)

Documentation & Background Checks

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including SS trace, counties lived/worked, nationwide, sex offender, MVR if driving required
• Pending background check attestation required if fingerprint results are pending at start
• Education accreditation confirmation required immediately after contract signing
• Background checks for EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG monitored monthly
• Fingerprinting results must be reviewed including dismissed charges; additional documentation may be required for adjudication of charges

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease
• Fit mask test required annually for inpatient/patient-facing roles (valid for entire assignment length; onsite fit testing available if needed)
• Tdap vaccine (adult dose after age 11/12; exemptions not allowed for those working with infants or pregnant patients)
• Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSPOT) within 1 year or chest x-ray if positive; annual TB questionnaire required
• 2 MMR vaccines or positive titers for Rubeola, Mumps, and Rubella (boosters required if low titer)
• Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (signed declination acceptable)
• Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer required unless medically exempted (medical exemption must be documented and approved)
• Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31); mask required if declining
• COVID-19 vaccination not required but strongly recommended

Unit Systems & Tools

• EPIC documentation system
• Pyxis medication system

Additional Notes

• Parking permits available with various options (costs subject to change)
• Background check and fingerprinting processes are time-sensitive and require strict adherence to facility-specific codes and procedures
• Candidates must review and sign dress code and hand hygiene policies
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually
• Ethics and compliance policies must be reviewed and acknowledged annually for new contracts signed after 11/7/24

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work nights in a specialized PCU setting with a diverse adult and geriatric patient population requiring advanced nursing skills and certifications.