Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center University Hospital

Travel Registered Nurse (PCU) - Columbus, Ohio

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (PCU)
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 3x12 hour shifts, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM
• Schedule: Rotating weekdays, weekends, and holidays
• Float Requirement: Must float to different units within the organization as needed
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:4
• Preferred Unit: PCU preferred; will consider Med-Surg RN

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) nursing experience, with PCU experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Current RN license valid in Ohio
• BCLS (Basic Life Support)
• EPIC experience required
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) may be required depending on unit
• Other certifications may be unit-specific (e.g., PALS, NRP, EFM) — verify per assignment

Required Competencies

• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required prior to start)
• Unit-specific competency exams
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam required within 1 year of start and updated annually (except certain excluded units)

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check including FBI and BCI fingerprinting (must be completed within 90 days of start)
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG monitoring
• Education accreditation verification from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA)
• Proof of fingerprinting completion required (in-state or out-of-state procedures apply)
• Pending background check attestation required if fingerprint results are pending
• 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

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine (adult dose after age 11/12)
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year; TB questionnaire required annually
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer with boosters if needed
• Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (declination acceptable)
• Varicella vaccination or positive titer (medical exemptions require documentation)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (no pending drug screens allowed)
• Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31); mask required if declined
• COVID-19 vaccination not required but strongly recommended

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references required; at least one must be from a manager or formal leader
• Employment application and skills checklist required
• License verification and NURSYS verification required within 30 days of start

This position offers a challenging PCU travel nursing opportunity with rotating shifts and floating responsibilities in a large healthcare system. Candidates must meet strict credentialing, background, and health requirements prior to assignment start.