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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse – PCU (Progressive Care Unit)

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

Job Details

• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Schedule: Rotating weekdays, weekends, and holidays
• Float Requirement: Must be willing to float to different units within the organization as needed
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1 nurse to 4 patients

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio
• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) nursing experience, with experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Experience 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 codes apply)
• Monthly monitoring through EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG databases
• Education verification from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA)
• Proof of licensure verification within 30 days of start
• 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 freedom from contagious disease
• Required immunizations and/or titers:

  • 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; boosters required if low titer
  • Varicella – 2 vaccines or positive titer; medical exemptions require documentation
  • Hepatitis B – titer or 3-vaccine series; declination accepted
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (10/1–3/31); mask required if declining
• Annual acknowledgment of dress code, hand hygiene, ethics, and compliance policies
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references required; at least one must be from a manager or formal supervisor
• Employment application and skills checklist required
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgment required annually

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Candidates must be prepared for a fast-paced environment with rotating shifts and floating responsibilities
• Facility uses EPIC for documentation and charting
• Fingerprinting and background checks are time-sensitive and must be completed according to facility-specific protocols

This position offers an opportunity to work in a progressive care setting with a structured night shift schedule and requires strong clinical skills, certifications, and compliance with rigorous background and health requirements.