CVPICU Registered Nurse
Columbus, Ohio
Nationwide Children's Hospital

Registered Nurse - CVPICU (Columbus, Ohio) - Travel/Contract

Job Details

• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM)
• Hours per Week: 36 hours
• Unit: CVPICU (Cardiovascular Pediatric Intensive Care Unit)
• Floating: Required; may float to NICU, PICU, ED, stepdown, and medical-surgical units as needed

Required Qualifications

• License: Ohio State or Compact Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Experience: Prefer close to 2 years of RN experience
• References: Two professional supervisory references required; at least one must be from a supervisor or manager (Charge RN acceptable for one reference; peer references not accepted)
• Skills: Unit-specific skills checklist required and must be updated annually

Certifications (Must be AHA or equivalent, name on certification must exactly match legal name and RN license)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – required for NICU RNs (may be relevant due to floating)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) – as applicable
• National or state-required technical certifications as applicable

Compliance and Background Requirements

• Government Issued Photo ID: Current and legal name must match RN license and certifications; temporary IDs or paper licenses are not acceptable
• Criminal Background Check: Within 30 days of start; 7-year search including all counties lived/worked; education verification must be standalone through National Student Clearinghouse
• Fingerprinting: Ohio BCI/FBI fingerprinting required within 60 days of start; must be completed within 24-48 hours of signing contract; results can pend at start if facility completes onsite
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG Checks: Required within 30 days of start, must be run separately from background check
• Sex Offender Search: Required within 30 days of start
• State-Specific Searches: Ohio Nurse Aide Registry, Ohio Inmate Registry, Ohio Medicaid Exemption, Ohio State Abuse Registry – all required within 30 days of start
• Education Verification: Must verify highest degree through National Student Clearinghouse or in-house verification if school is not listed; special approval required for nursing diplomas below ASN/BSN
• Employment Application and Resume: Required
• References: Two supervisory references required

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam: Required within 1 year of start (facility accepts signed Infection Control Policy in lieu of physical exam copy)
• TB Testing: Two PPDs (first within 12 months, second within 90 days) or QGOLD/TSPOT within 12 months; for positive results, negative chest x-ray and treatment documentation required; TB Questionnaire must be completed prior to start
• Vaccinations:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years (must be after age 11)
  • Flu vaccine required annually (Oct 31 - May 31); medical/religious exemptions accepted with facility approval and mask requirement during flu season
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; no religious exemptions accepted; boosters required if titer negative or equivocal
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; boosters required if titer negative or equivocal
  • Hepatitis B: Declination, completed 3 vaccine series, or positive titer required
• Drug Screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 60 days prior to start, including amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, opiates, marijuana, methadone, phencyclidine, fentanyl; must be initiated within 72 hours of signed contract
• N95 Fit Testing: Required within 1 year of start and updated annually; acceptable masks specified; onsite fit testing allowed if prior testing not completed before start

Additional Requirements

• References: Two supervisory references required (one must be a supervisor/manager)
• Resume/Application: Copy required
• Skills Checklist: Unit-specific, updated annually
• Floating: Must comply with facility float expectations and be willing to float to NICU, PICU, ED, stepdown, and medical-surgical units
• Legal Name Consistency: Legal name on all documents must match RN license and certifications exactly (including middle name if applicable); proof of name change required if applicable

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• All certifications and documents must be original or official copies; screenshots or photos are not acceptable.
• Fingerprinting results cannot be shared with the facility if disqualifying; only eligibility statements are provided.
• Facility-specific policies such as Infection Control Policy and Code of Conduct must be reviewed and signed prior to start.
• Candidates with positive TB results must complete additional documentation and follow facility review/approval processes.

This position offers a challenging and dynamic environment in a specialized pediatric cardiovascular ICU with opportunities to float across multiple critical care and acute care units. Compliance with detailed credentialing, background, and health requirements is mandatory.