Registered Nurse ER Holding
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse – ER Holding

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

Patient Population

• Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics

Experience Required

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience in specialty

Staffing Ratio

• 1:4

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification

Key Skills and Competencies

• Telemetry & Dysrhythmia Management
• PCU/Stepdown Care
• IV Insulin & Heparin Protocols
• Renal Failure Management
• Cardiac & Vasoactive Drips (including titration)
• Blood Product Administration
• Tracheostomy Management
• Rapid Response Team Utilization
• Wound Care/Wound Vac
• Non-Invasive Airway Management (CPAP/BIPAP, Oxygen)
• EPIC Documentation

Required Exams and Competencies

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (prior to start)
• Unit-Specific Competency Exam
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (within 1 year of start, annual renewal required)

Background and Screening Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check (including FBI and state fingerprinting)
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG monitoring
• Education accreditation verification from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA)
• Fingerprinting (BCI & FBI) with specific state codes, must be current within 1 year of start
• Pending background check attestation allowed if fingerprint results are pending

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination (adult dose after age 11/12)
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year (or TB questionnaire)
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) – 2 vaccines or positive titer with boosters if needed
• Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (declination acceptable)
• Varicella – 2 vaccines or positive titer (medical exemption allowed)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (no pending tests allowed)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31)
• COVID-19 vaccination not required but strongly recommended

Additional Requirements

• 2 professional references required (at least 1 from a manager or formal leadership)
• Employment application and skills checklist required
• Annual orientation safety manual acknowledgment
• Compliance with dress code and hand hygiene policies
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required prior to start and annually thereafter
• Ethics and compliance policies must be reviewed and acknowledged annually

License Requirement

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience
• Telemetry experience
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• PALS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Proficiency with IV Insulin and Heparin protocols
• Renal failure management skills
• Experience managing cardiac and vasoactive drips, including titration
• Tracheostomy management experience
• Utilization of Rapid Response Teams
• Non-invasive airway management skills, including CPAP, BIPAP, and oxygen therapy

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Fingerprinting and background checks are time-sensitive and must be completed according to specified guidelines.
• Some certifications and exams can be renewed onsite if expired at start.
• Facility uses EPIC for documentation.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic ER holding environment with a diverse patient population and requires strong clinical skills in telemetry, critical care protocols, and emergency nursing competencies.