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

Unit Details

• 22 beds (16 rooms) with an average daily census of 20
• Adult and geriatric patient population
• Common cases: burns, plastic/reconstructive surgery, urology, gynecology, ENT, oral/maxillofacial surgeries
• Special procedures: burn dressings, flap checks, leech therapy
• Floating within the facility required

Shift Details

• 12-hour night shifts: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Every other or every third weekend required

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio
• Minimum 2 years of recent Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, including experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Systems and Documentation

• EPIC electronic health record system
• Pyxis medication dispensing system

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including FBI and state fingerprinting (BCI/FBI)
• Education accreditation verification from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA)
• Monthly monitoring through federal exclusion lists (EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG)
• 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 freedom from contagious disease
• Required immunizations and health documents including:

  • Tdap vaccine (adult dose)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titers
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B titer or vaccine series (declination acceptable)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31)
• Annual acknowledgment of dress code, hand hygiene, ethics, and compliance policies
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required prior to start and annually thereafter

Competency and Testing Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam prior to start
• Unit-specific competency exam required
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required within 1 year of start and updated annually (minimum passing score 76%)
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgment annually
• NIH Stroke Certification may be required depending on unit assignment (check with recruiter)

References and Documentation

• Two professional references required; at least one must be from a manager or formal leadership role
• Employment application and skills checklist required
• License verification and NURSYS verification required within 30 days of start

Additional Notes

• Parking permits available for agency staff (costs and options vary)
• Candidates must be prepared for floating assignments within the facility
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized PCU environment with a diverse patient population and advanced procedures. Candidates should have solid PCU experience and be comfortable with night shifts and floating responsibilities.