ICU Float Pool RN
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

ICU Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work as a Critical Care Float Pool RN covering weekend day shifts with flexibility to meet unit needs.
• Float to various ICUs including Neuro ICU, Surgical ICUs, Medical ICUs (MICU x2), Cardiology/Diagnostics, CVICU, SICU, NCCU.
• Float policy requires working within units of equivalent or lower acuity.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio.
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing.
• Minimum 2 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience, including experience within the last year.
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support).
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale).
• Experience with telemetry monitoring.
• Ventilator management experience.
• Proficiency with Epic electronic health record system.

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 verification from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA).
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug test within 3 months of start (includes amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cannabinoids, cocaine, methadone, methaqualone, opiates, PCP, propoxyphene).
• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease.
• Immunizations and health documentation required:

  • Tdap vaccine (adult dose after age 11/12).
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year.
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) – 2 vaccines or positive titer with boosters if needed.
  • Varicella – 2 vaccines or positive titer unless medically exempt.
  • Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (declination acceptable).
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (10/1–3/31).
• Fit mask test required annually for inpatient/patient-facing roles (valid for entire assignment).

Competency and Testing Requirements

• Medication test/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%, max 3 attempts).

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references required; at least one must be from a manager or formal leadership (charge RN acceptable as second reference).
• Employment application and skills checklist required.
• Annual acknowledgment of dress code, hand hygiene, ethics, compliance, and fraud/waste/abuse policies.
• Confidential Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually.

Parking Options (for travelers)

• Multiple parking permits available with varying costs and shuttle services; options range from closest guaranteed parking to more affordable lots with shuttle access.

This position offers a dynamic ICU float pool experience requiring strong critical care skills, flexibility, and compliance with rigorous credentialing and health standards.