ER Holding Registered Nurse
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Registered Nurse – ER Holding (Night Shift)

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

Patient Population

• Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics

Shift Details

• Night shift, 3 shifts per week
• 12 hours per shift (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Total 36 hours per week

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of Registered Nurse experience

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA Instructor/Provider or RQI acceptable
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA Instructor/Provider or RQI acceptable
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – required for ER settings
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification (may be required depending on unit; must be obtained within 1 year of start and renewed every 2 years)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam – required within 1 year of start and updated annually
• State RN License verification within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification for RN license
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required prior to start)
• Unit-specific competency exams as required
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (annual)

Key Skills & Clinical Competencies

• Telemetry and Dysrhythmia Management
• PCU/Stepdown Care
• IV Insulin and Heparin Protocols
• Renal Failure Management
• Cardiac and Vasoactive Drips (including titration)
• Blood Product Administration
• Tracheostomy Management
• Rapid Response Team Utilization
• Wound Care and Wound Vac management
• Non-Invasive Airway Management (CPAP/BIPAP, Oxygen)
• EPIC Documentation

Staffing Ratio

• 1 nurse to 4 patients

Required Background and Compliance Checks

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including SS Trace, counties lived/worked, nationwide, sex offender registry, and motor vehicle record if driving is required
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting with specific code (3701.881) required within 1 year of start; new fingerprinting required if break in service exceeds 90 days or results are older than 1 year
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG monitoring
• Education accreditation verification from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA)
• Employment application and skills checklist required
• 2 professional references required (at least one from a manager or formal leadership)

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease
• Tdap vaccine (adult dose after age 11/12) required; exemptions not allowed if working with infants or pregnant patients
• Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSPOT) within 1 year or chest x-ray if positive
• TB questionnaire required in lieu of annual TB test renewal
• 2 MMR vaccines or positive titers for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, and Rubella; boosters required if low titer and no proof of vaccination
• Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (signed declination acceptable)
• Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer required unless medically exempted with documentation
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (includes amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cannabinoids, cocaine, methadone, methaqualone, opiates, PCP, propoxyphene)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season (Oct 1 – Mar 31); mask required if declining
• COVID-19 vaccination not required but strongly recommended

Additional Facility Requirements

• Dress code and hand hygiene policy acknowledgment required for contracts signed 5/19/25 and beyond
• Confidential Fraud, Waste, Abuse, and Compliance Reporting Mechanism form required
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually
• Background check and fingerprinting results must be approved before start; pending fingerprint attestation required if results are not finalized
• Parking permits available for purchase (details not included here)

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit prior travel experience required

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) Registered Nurse experience, including experience within the last year
• PALS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Summary

This is a 13-week travel Registered Nurse position on the night shift in an ER holding area, requiring a minimum of 2 years RN experience. The role involves telemetry and stepdown care with a 1:4 staffing ratio. Candidates must hold current RN licensure in Ohio and have required certifications including BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIH Stroke Certification (if applicable). Comprehensive background checks, fingerprinting, and health/immunization documentation are mandatory. The position demands strong skills in telemetry, cardiac care, IV protocols, airway management, and EPIC documentation.

Note: All certifications must be current and verifiable. Candidates should be prepared for unit-specific competency exams and annual renewals of certain certifications.