Cardiac PICU Registered Nurse
Columbus, Ohio
Nationwide Children's Hospital

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Position requires floating to multiple units including NICU, PICU, ED, Stepdown, and Medical-Surgical as needed.
• Must be willing to comply with facility float expectations and will be assigned appropriately.
• Ohio State or Compact RN license required.
• Prefers close to 2 years of nursing experience.
• 2 supervisory references required; at least one must be from a supervisor or manager.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of specialty experience preferred.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.

Licensure & Certifications

• Ohio State or Compact RN license required.
• Required certifications (AHA only):

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – required for NICU RNs
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
  • ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) – as applicable
• Verification of state license and NURSYS verification required within 30 days of start.

Compliance & Background Checks

• Criminal background check within 30 days of start, including 7-year county search and education verification.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start.
• Fingerprinting (OH BCI/FBI) required within 60 days of start and must be updated for each new contract.
• Sex offender search, Ohio Nurse Aide Registry, Ohio Inmate Registry, Ohio Medicaid Exemption, and Ohio State Abuse Registry searches required within 30 days of start.
• Education verification through National Student Clearinghouse required.
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 60 days of start.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (agency standard).
• N95 Fit Testing required within 1 year of start; annual updates required.
• TDAP vaccine within 10 years of start.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility protocol; TB questionnaire required at start and annually.
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (declination or proof of vaccination/titer accepted)
  • Varicella
• Seasonal flu vaccine required October 31 - May 31; medical/religious exemptions require facility approval and documentation.

Additional Requirements

• Unit-specific skills checklist required and must be updated annually.
• Employment application or resume required.
• Code of Conduct and Confidentiality/IT Use Agreement must be reviewed and signed prior to start.
• Floating to multiple units is mandatory.

This position offers a dynamic pediatric nursing experience in a multi-specialty hospital setting requiring flexibility, strong clinical skills, and compliance with rigorous credentialing and health standards.