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

Registered Nurse – PCU (Night Shift)

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

Job Details

• Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Schedule: Weekdays and some weekends
• Unit: Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Key Responsibilities:

  • Start and manage IVs
  • Administer medications safely
  • Monitor vital signs and patient responses
  • Educate patients on treatments and self-care
  • Collaborate with the care team on patient plans
  • Use EPIC EMR for charting
  • Float to lower acuity units if needed
  • Follow hospital policies and maintain patient safety

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio
• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• IV Certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including FBI and BCI fingerprinting (Ohio-specific code 3701.881)
• Education must be from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA)
• License verification and NURSYS verification required within 30 days of start
• 2 professional references required; at least one must be from a manager or formal leadership
• Employment application and skills checklist required

Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA only (Instructor/Provider and RQI acceptable)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – check unit-specific requirements; AHA only
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam – required within 1 year of start and updated annually (minimum passing score 76%)
• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam – required prior to start
• Other certifications (PALS, NRP, EFM, NIH Stroke Certification) may be required depending on unit assignment

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease
• Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSPOT) within 1 year or annual TB questionnaire
• Tdap vaccination (adult dose) required; exemptions not allowed if working with infants or pregnant patients
• 2 MMR vaccines or positive titers for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, and Rubella; boosters required if low titer
• Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer; medical exemptions require documentation
• Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series; signed declination acceptable
• 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); mask required if declining
• Fit mask test required annually for inpatient/patient-facing roles starting 7/13/2026 and beyond

Additional Information

• Parking options available for agency staff (details not included here)
• Candidates must review and sign dress code and hand hygiene policies
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually
• Ethics and compliance policies must be reviewed and acknowledged annually
• Pending background check attestation required if fingerprint results are pending at start

This position offers an opportunity to work in a progressive care setting on night shifts with a supportive team, utilizing EPIC EMR and providing high-quality patient care.