PCU Registered Nurse
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
$2,084-2,197/weekAccess Healthcare will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Schedule & Shift
- Night shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
- Weekdays with occasional weekends and rotating holidays
- Must be willing to float within units of equivalent or lower acuity
Job Responsibilities
- Provide patient care in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
- Maintain a nurse-to-patient ratio of approximately 1:5
- Perform IV starts and telemetry monitoring
- Document care using the Epic electronic health record system
Required Qualifications
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio
- Minimum 2 years of experience in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU), with experience within the last year
- BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- Experience with Epic electronic health record system
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous travel nursing experience preferred
Additional Requirements & Policies
- Must review and sign dress code and hand hygiene policy
- Must complete Confidential Fraud Waste Abuse and Compliance Reporting training and form
- Must complete Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate prior to start and annually thereafter
- NIH Stroke Certification may be required depending on unit assignment (verify with recruiter)
- Background checks including EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG monitored monthly
- Orientation Safety Manual acknowledgment required annually
Notes
- Facility may allow pending background check results if FBI/BCI fingerprints are on file, with written approval
- Fingerprinting results can take 1-2 weeks; delays possible if background hits occur
- Candidates with a break in service of 90+ days must renew fingerprinting if older than 1 year
- Candidates must be willing to float to units of equivalent or lower acuity
- Dynamic and challenging work environment with opportunity for professional growth
This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and nurses considering this travel nursing opportunity in the Progressive Care Unit.
Facility
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
10 nurses recommend working with Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Pros
I honestly don’t have any bad things to say about this place. The ratios, co-workers, environment, and scheduling are pretty hard to beat.
Cons
None
- Short Term Acute Care
- 962 beds
Columbus, OH
About
Columbus, Ohio, is a midwestern city best known for its diverse food scene, lively arts and culture and friendly Midwestern hospitality. The city has something to offer everyone, from the world-renowned Columbus Zoo and Aquarium to the interactive COSI science museum and research center. Columbus has an auspicious food scene, with excellent local restaurants like The Guild House and Wolf's Ridge Brewing. It’s also home to three professional sports teams, including the Columbus Blue Jackets (NHL), the Columbus Crew (MLS) and the Columbus Clippers (MiLB). The Downtown Arena District hosts these teams at the Nationwide Arena, Huntington Park and the Great American Ball Park. Columbus also lays claim to Ohio State University, one of the largest universities in the United States.
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