PCU Registered Nurse
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - PCU

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

Job Description

• Work schedule includes weekdays and some weekends with rotating holidays.
• Required to float within units of equivalent or lower acuity.
• Estimated patient ratio: 1:3.

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, with at least some experience within the last year.
• Experience with telemetry (TELE).
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system.

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Additional Required Qualifications

• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Competency & Testing Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam prior to start.
• Unit-specific competency exams.
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required within 1 year of start and updated annually (with remediation process if needed).

Background & Compliance

• Monthly monitoring through workforce screening systems.
• Required to complete fraud, waste, and abuse training and compliance policies annually.
• Must review and sign dress code and hand hygiene policies.

References & Documentation

• Two professional references required; at least one must be from a manager or formal leadership.
• Employment application and skills checklist required.

Notes

• Parking options available but vary in cost and proximity.
• Fingerprinting must be completed using specific state codes and within one year of start date.
• Candidates with breaks in service over 90 days may require new fingerprinting and background checks.

This position is ideal for experienced PCU RNs who are comfortable with a fast-paced environment, have strong clinical skills, and are familiar with EPIC. Prior travel experience is a plus but not mandatory.