Travel Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU RN
Columbus, Ohio
Nationwide Children's Hospital

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Position requires floating to multiple units including NICU, PICU, ED, Stepdown, and Medical-Surgical as needed.
• Must be willing to comply with facility float expectations and will be assigned appropriately.
• Ohio State or Compact RN license required.
• Approximately 2 years of nursing experience preferred.
• Two supervisory references required; one must be from a supervisor or manager.

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Required Years of Experience: 2 years (preferred, interpreted as minimum)
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Licensure & Certifications

• OH State or Compact RN license required.
• Required Certifications (AHA only):

  • 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) – check unit/job description for requirement
  • ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) – check unit/job description for requirement

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • Criminal background check within 30 days of start (7-year search including all counties lived/worked)
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
  • Sex Offender Search (standalone, within 30 days)
  • State-specific searches including Ohio Nurse Aide Registry, Inmate Registry, Medicaid Exemption, and Abuse Registry (all within 30 days)
  • Education verification through National Student Clearing House or in-house verification if needed
• Fingerprinting:

  • OH BCI/FBI fingerprinting required within 60 days of start and must be updated for each new contract
• Drug Testing:

  • Negative 9-panel drug screen within 60 days of start (instant acceptable)
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam (within 1 year, no longer requires copy if Infection Control Policy signed)
  • Fit Mask (N95 fit testing within 1 year, updated annually)
  • TDAP vaccine within 10 years of start
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray per facility guidelines
  • Annual TB Questionnaire required
  • Immunizations or positive titers for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination required during flu season (Oct 31 - May 31) unless approved exemption
• Facility Specific Documents:

  • Code of Conduct acknowledgment
  • Confidentiality and IT Use Agreement
  • Affiliating Health Record
  • Infection Control Policy acknowledgment
  • Fingerprinting proof of submission
  • TB Form (if not completing new TB test)
  • Flu Exemption Policy (if applicable)
  • Background Attestation (if background check pending approval)
  • Tdap Waiver Form (if applicable)

Additional Notes

• Floating is a mandatory part of the role; flexibility to work in various pediatric units is essential.
• Legal name on all certifications and licenses must exactly match RN license (no nicknames or misspellings).
• All certifications must be AHA or AAP approved as specified.
• Documentation such as certifications, background checks, and health records must be current and compliant with facility standards.
• Two professional references required; peer references are not accepted.

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with pediatric experience who is flexible and willing to float across multiple pediatric units in a travel/contract role in Ohio.