MedSurgical Telemetry Registered Nurse
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Job Opportunity: MedSurgical Telemetry Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

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

Position Details

• Unit: MedSurgical Float Pool (includes Telemetry)
• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Total Hours: 36 hours per week
• Role: Provide high-quality nursing care in a MedSurgical setting with flexibility to float to units of equivalent or lower acuity as needed
• Patient Ratio: Ability to manage patient ratios of 1:4-5
• Schedule: Availability required for weekdays, some weekends, and holidays

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio
• Minimum 1 year of telemetry nursing experience, with telemetry experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with Epic electronic health records system

Required Compliance and Background Checks

• 7-year criminal background check including FBI and BCI fingerprinting (must be completed within 1 year of start)
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG monitoring
• Education accreditation verification from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA)
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug test within 3 months of start (no pending tests allowed)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease
• Immunizations and health requirements:

  • Tdap vaccine (adult dose after age 11/12)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
  • TB questionnaire in lieu of annual TB test renewal
  • 2 MMR vaccines or positive titers for Rubeola, Mumps, and Rubella
  • Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (declination acceptable)
  • 2 Varicella vaccines or positive titer (medical exemption requires documentation)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31) with mask requirement if declined
• Fingerprinting must be done using Ohio BCI & FBI code 3701.881
• Pending background check attestation required if fingerprint results are pending at start

Competency and Certification Exams

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required prior to start
• Unit-specific competency exams required
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required within 1 year of start and updated annually (minimum passing score 76%)

Additional Facility-Specific Requirements

• Annual acknowledgment of dress code and hand hygiene policies
• Annual orientation safety manual acknowledgment
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually
• Ethics and compliance policies must be reviewed and signed annually
• Two professional references required, including at least one from a manager or formal leadership (charge RN acceptable as second reference)
• Employment application and skills checklist required

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Parking permits are available for purchase but details are not included here
• COVID-19 vaccination is strongly recommended but not required

This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic MedSurgical Telemetry float pool with a reputable healthcare facility in Ohio, requiring solid clinical skills, flexibility, and adherence to comprehensive compliance standards.