Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Registered Nurse – Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

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

Schedule & Shift

• Night shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Primarily weekdays with occasional weekends and rotating holidays
• Must be willing to float within units of equivalent or lower acuity

Job Responsibilities

• Provide patient care within the Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Maintain a nurse-to-patient ratio of approximately 1:5
• Perform IV starts and telemetry monitoring
• Document care using the Epic electronic health record system

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) nursing experience, with experience within the last year
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including FBI and BCI fingerprinting (Ohio-specific codes required)
• Education verification from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA)
• Monthly monitoring through workforce screening systems (EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG)
• Completion of Confidential Fraud Waste Abuse and Compliance Reporting training and form
• Annual review and acknowledgment of dress code, hand hygiene, ethics, and compliance policies

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year prior to 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
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Measles (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Mumps (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer; medical exemptions require documentation)
  • Hepatitis B (titer or 3-vaccine series; declination accepted)
  • Tdap (adult dose after age 11/12; no exemptions if working with infants or pregnant patients)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season (Oct 1 – Mar 31); decliners must wear a mask
• Fit mask (N95) testing required annually for inpatient/patient-facing roles starting 7/13/2026; onsite fit testing available if needed
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (includes amphetamines, benzodiazepines, THC, cocaine, opiates, etc.)

Competency & Certification Exams

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required prior to start
• Unit-specific competency exams as applicable
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required within 1 year of start and updated annually (minimum passing score 76%)
• NIH Stroke certification may be required depending on unit assignment (verify during qualification)

Documentation & Other Requirements

• Two professional references required; at least one must be from a manager or formal leader (charge RN acceptable as second reference)
• Employment application including education verification required
• Skills checklist required
• License verification and NURSYS verification required within 30 days of start
• Background check and fingerprinting results must be clear prior to start; pending fingerprint attestations accepted under specific conditions

Additional Notes

• Dynamic and challenging work environment with opportunities for professional growth
• Facility uses Epic for documentation and requires familiarity
• Floating flexibility within similar or lower acuity units is mandatory

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and nurses considering this travel nursing opportunity in the Progressive Care Unit in Ohio.