Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Pediatric ICU
Columbus, Ohio
Nationwide Children's Hospital

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (4 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Hours per Week: 48

Job Description

• Requires floating to multiple units including NICU, PICU, Emergency Department, Stepdown, and Medical-Surgical as needed.
• Must be willing to comply with facility float expectations and accept appropriate assignments in these areas.
• Prefers close to 2 years of nursing experience.
• Two supervisory references required; one must be from a supervisor or manager. Peer references are not acceptable.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio.
• Minimum of 1 year of Cardiovascular Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (CVPICU) experience within the last year.
• Current certifications:

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) issued by the American Heart Association.
  • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC).
• Education: Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing.

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (facility accepts Infection Control Policy signature in lieu of physical copy).
• TB testing options: Two PPDs or IGRA (QGOLD/TSPOT) within 12 months; additional requirements if positive.
• Annual N95 fit testing required; acceptable masks specified. Onsite testing allowed if prior testing not completed.
• Immunizations/vaccinations required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years of start (no titer substitution).
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; boosters required if titer negative or equivocal. Religious exemptions not accepted.
  • 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.
  • Seasonal flu vaccine required between October 31 and May 31; medical/religious exemptions require facility approval and mask-wearing during flu season.
• Drug screen must include amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, opiates, marijuana, methadone, phencyclidine, fentanyl, and methamphetamine (if separate).
• Background checks include sex offender search, state-specific searches (Nurse Aide Registry, Inmate Registry, Medicaid Exemption, Abuse Registry).

Additional Requirements

• Code of Conduct and Confidentiality Agreement must be reviewed, signed, and uploaded prior to start.
• Affiliating Health Record must be completed and address must match driver's license and employment application exactly.
• Fit test proof of appointment required if completing onsite.
• Fingerprint screening questions must be completed prior to start.
• TB questionnaire required for candidates with positive TB results.
• Flu exemption policy applies to candidates with approved flu vaccine exemptions.
• Employment application and copy of resume required.
• Unit-specific skills checklist required and must be updated annually.

Notes

• Candidates with Ohio driver’s license address within 60 miles of the facility will be considered local and may not qualify as travelers.
• Floating to multiple units is mandatory; flexibility is essential.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• Must have 2 professional supervisory references; peer references are not accepted.
• All certifications must have the candidate’s legal name exactly as on RN license; no nicknames or misspellings allowed.
• Screenshots or photos of certifications and immunizations are not acceptable for compliance documentation.

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with pediatric and critical care experience who is flexible and willing to float across various specialized units during night shifts.