Medical-Surgical/Telemetry RN
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Registered Nurse (MS/Tele) - Travel/Contract in Columbus, Ohio

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts of 12 hours (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM)
• Hours per Week: 36 hours
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Patient Population / Units:

  • Nephrology
  • Urology (surgical and non-surgical)
  • Benign hematology
  • Medical/Surgical (MS)
  • Telemetry (Tele)
• Unit Details: East Tower 3, 27 beds, Urology unit
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:4-5
• Call: No call required
• Floating: Traveler will float to different units within the organization as needed

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 1 year of recent experience in Medical-Surgical and Telemetry nursing
• Experience in Intermediate Care
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Background and Screening Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including FBI and BCI fingerprinting (Ohio-specific codes apply)
• Fingerprinting must be completed 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 required
• Education accreditation confirmation required for nursing degree from accredited programs (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA)
• High school diploma or GED verification required
• Employment application and skills checklist required
• Two 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
• Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSPOT) within 1 year or chest x-ray if positive
• TB questionnaire required annually in lieu of TB test renewal
• Adult Tdap vaccination required (no exemptions if working with infants or pregnant patients)
• 2 MMR vaccines or positive titers for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, and Rubella; boosters required if low titer
• Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (signed declination acceptable)
• Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer; medical exemptions require documentation
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (new travelers cannot start with pending drug screen)
• Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31); mask required if declining
• COVID-19 vaccination not required but strongly recommended

Facility-Specific Policies and Training

• Annual review and acknowledgment of dress code and hand hygiene policy
• Confidential Fraud, Waste, Abuse, and Compliance Reporting training and form required
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually
• Annual orientation safety manual acknowledgment required
• NIH Stroke Certification may be required depending on unit; must be obtained within 1 year of start and renewed every 2 years if applicable

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be prepared to float to different units as needed
• No call responsibilities for this assignment
• Fingerprinting and background check processes are time-sensitive and must be completed prior to or shortly after start date
• Some certifications can be renewed onsite if expired at time of hire

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this travel RN position in Ohio.