ICU Float Pool Registered Nurse
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

ICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work as a Critical Care Float Pool RN covering weekend day shifts with flexibility to float to various ICUs based on staffing and patient acuity, including:

  • Neuro ICU
  • Surgical ICUs
  • Medical ICUs (MICU x2)
  • Cardiology/Diagnostics
  • CVICU
  • SICU / MICU / NCCU
• Float policy requires floating within units of equivalent or lower acuity.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience, including experience within the last year
• Certifications:

  • BLS issued by American Heart Association
  • ACLS issued by American Heart Association
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system
• Telemetry experience

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including FBI and BCI fingerprinting (Ohio-specific code 3701.881)
• Education verification from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA)
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Pending background check attestation required if fingerprint results are pending at start
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (includes amphetamines, benzodiazepines, cannabinoids, cocaine, opiates, etc.)
• 2 professional references required (at least one from a manager or formal leadership)
• Employment application and skills checklist required

Health and Safety Requirements

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

  • Tdap (adult dose after age 11/12)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year (or TB questionnaire annually)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): 2 vaccines or positive titer with boosters if needed
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer (medical exemptions require documentation)
  • Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (declination acceptable)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31); decliners must wear a mask
• Fit mask test (N95 or equivalent) required annually for inpatient/patient-facing roles starting 7/13/2026 and beyond; onsite fit testing available if needed
• COVID-19 vaccination not required but strongly recommended

Competency and Orientation Requirements

• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam prior to start
• Unit-specific competency exam
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required within 1 year of start and updated annually (with remediation process if failed)
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgement required annually

Additional Notes

• Parking options available for travelers (costs and availability subject to change)
• Nurses must float only to units with equivalent or lower acuity
• Fingerprinting results must be obtained prior to start; new fingerprinting required if break in service exceeds 90 days or results are older than 1 year
• Background check and fingerprinting processes are time sensitive and must be completed promptly

This position offers a dynamic ICU float pool role requiring strong critical care skills, flexibility, and adherence to strict compliance and health standards.