Pediatric Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Columbus, Ohio
Nationwide Children's Hospital

Pediatric Stepdown Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job - Ohio, Columbus

Position Details

• Job Title: Pediatric Stepdown Registered Nurse
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Shift: Night (4 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 19:00 - 7:30)
• Hours per Week: 48 hours
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Patient Population & Unit Details

• Patient Diagnoses: Cardiac defects (medical and surgical)
• Unit Specialty: Pediatric Cardiac Stepdown
• Special Procedures/Equipment:

  • Tracheostomies and ventilators
  • High flow nasal cannula
  • Post-operative catheter care
  • Post-operative care after Cardiothoracic ICU (CTICU)
  • Inotropes administration
  • Care for heart and lung transplant patients

Required Qualifications

• License: Current Ohio Registered Nurse (RN) license in hand
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of Pediatric Cardiac Stepdown nursing experience
• References: Two professional references required at time of submission; at least one must be a manager or supervisor (Charge RN acceptable for one reference; peer references not accepted)
• Work Schedule: Every other weekend required

Certifications (Must be current and name must exactly match RN license)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA only
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - AHA/AAP only (required for NICU RNs)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - as applicable
• ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) - as applicable

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Criminal background check within 30 days of start (7-year search including every county lived/worked; education verification must be standalone)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Ohio BCI/FBI fingerprinting within 60 days of start; must be updated for each new contract
• Education verification through National Student Clearinghouse or in-house verification if school is unverifiable
• Sex offender search within 30 days of start
• Ohio Nurse Aide Registry, Inmate Registry, Medicaid Exemption, and Abuse Registry searches within 30 days of start
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 60 days prior to start (includes amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, opiates, marijuana, methadone, phencyclidine, fentanyl)
• Employment application and copy of resume required
• Unit-specific skills checklist required and must be updated annually

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (candidates sign Infection Control Policy in lieu of physical copy)
• N95 fit testing within 1 year of start; must be updated annually
• TDAP vaccine within 10 years of start (must be completed after age 11; titer not accepted in place of vaccine)
• TB testing options:

  • Two PPDs (first within 12 months, second within 90 days), OR
  • QGOLD/TSPOT (IGRA) within 12 months (acceptable if no TB signs or international travel)
  • For positive TB results, additional chest x-ray and treatment documentation required
• Annual TB questionnaire required prior to start
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): Positive titer or two vaccines required; no religious exemptions accepted; boosters required if titer negative or equivocal
• Hepatitis B: Declination, completed 3-vaccine series, or positive titer required
• Varicella: Positive titer or two vaccines required; boosters required if titer negative or equivocal
• Seasonal flu vaccine required October 31 - May 31; medical/religious exemptions require facility approval and mask-wearing during flu season
• Additional facility-specific health documents and policies must be completed prior to start

Additional Notes

• Current government-issued photo ID required within 24-48 hours of contract signing; must match legal name on RN license and other credentials
• Address on ID must match records; Ohio driver’s license address must be outside 60 miles of facility to avoid being considered local
• Fingerprint results may pend at start; facility can complete fingerprints onsite if necessary
• Candidates undergoing name changes must provide proof and may require approval
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Pediatric Stepdown RN travel contract position in Columbus, Ohio.