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

Shift Information

• 12-hour day shifts: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
• Every other or every third weekend required
• Floating within the facility required

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio
• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, including experience within the last year
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Documentation and Systems

• EPIC electronic health record documentation
• Pyxis medication dispensing system

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including FBI and state fingerprinting
• Monthly monitoring through federal exclusion lists (EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG)
• Verification of nursing education from accredited programs (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA)
• State license verification within 30 days of start
• Annual competency exams including medication and unit-specific exams
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required within 1 year of start and updated annually
• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and freedom from contagious disease
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (no pending drug screens allowed)
• Immunizations and health requirements including:

  • Tdap (adult dose after age 11/12)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titers
  • Hepatitis B titer or vaccine series (declination accepted)
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer (medical exemptions reviewed)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31)
• Annual review and acknowledgment of dress code, hand hygiene, ethics, and compliance policies
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually

References and History

• Two professional references required, including at least one from a manager or formal leadership role
• Employment application and skills checklist required

This position offers the opportunity to work in a specialized PCU environment with a diverse patient population and advanced nursing practices. Candidates should be prepared for a fast-paced setting requiring strong clinical skills and flexibility with floating assignments.