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 as 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
• PCU nursing experience within the last year
• IV Certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Preferred / Additional Qualifications

• Prior travel nursing experience is a plus (not required)

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)
• Monthly monitoring through EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG databases
• Pending background check attestation required if fingerprint results are pending
• 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 (adult dose after age 11/12)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year (or TB questionnaire)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) – 2 vaccines or positive titer with boosters if needed
  • Varicella – 2 vaccines or positive titer with boosters if needed
  • Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (declination acceptable)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (10/1 – 3/31)
• COVID-19 vaccination not required but strongly recommended

Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA provider or instructor accepted
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – may be required depending on unit
• 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
• Unit-specific competency exams may be required
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement – annual requirement
• NURSYS license verification required within 30 days of start
• NIH Stroke Certification – may be required depending on unit

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
• Dress code and hand hygiene policy acknowledgment required
• Confidential Fraud, Waste, and Abuse reporting form and training certificate required (updated annually)
• Ethics and compliance policies must be reviewed and acknowledged annually

Parking

• Parking permits available for purchase (details not included here)

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. Candidates must meet all licensure, certification, and compliance requirements prior to start.