MedSurg/Telemetry Float Pool RN
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Job Opportunity: MedSurgical Float Pool Nurse

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

Job Summary

Provide high-quality nursing care in a MedSurgical setting with flexibility to float within units of equivalent or lower acuity as needed. Work schedule includes 3 shifts per week, each 12 hours long (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM), totaling 36 hours weekly. Availability required for weekdays, some weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care to MedSurgical patients
• Float between units as needed within similar or lower acuity levels
• Manage patient ratios of approximately 1:4-5
• Collaborate effectively with team members
• Maintain strong communication and organizational skills

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years of MedSurgical nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Experience with Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM)
• Proficient in Epic electronic health records system

Certifications & Licenses

• Valid RN license for Ohio (license verification required within 30 days of start)
• BCLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit assignment (e.g., ACLS, PALS) – verify per unit specifics

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check including FBI and BCI fingerprinting (must be completed prior to start)
• Education accreditation verification from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA)
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug test within 3 months of start (no pending tests allowed)
• Employment application and skills checklist required
• Two professional references required (at least one from a manager or formal leadership)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease
• Immunizations or titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (adult dose after age 11/12)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
  • TB questionnaire
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) – 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (declination acceptable)
  • Varicella – 2 vaccines or positive titer (medical exemption requires documentation)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31)
• COVID-19 vaccination not required but strongly recommended

Competency Exams

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required prior to start
• Unit-specific competency exams may be required
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required within 1 year of start and updated annually (exceptions apply based on unit)

Additional Information

• Must be flexible to work some weekends and holidays
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with varying patient acuity
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills essential

This position is ideal for experienced MedSurgical RNs seeking a travel contract role with diverse unit exposure and a supportive team environment.