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Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

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

Work Schedule

4 shifts per week, 10 hours each (4 x 10hr day shifts)
General hours: 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
No weekends or holidays required

Orientation

Minimal orientation with the infusion unit
No need to attend central orientation again
Badge transfer handled internally

Licensure & Background Requirements

Must have a valid nursing license (Ohio or compact license with Residency Declaration Form if from another state)
7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including:
- Social Security trace
- Counties lived/worked
- Nationwide search
- Sex offender registry
- Motor Vehicle Record (if driving required)
FBI and BCI fingerprinting required within 1 year of start using code 3701.881
Pending background check attestation allowed if fingerprints are pending
Education verification from accredited nursing programs (CCNE, ACEN, NLN CNEA, CASN) required
NURSYS verification required for license validation

Certifications

BLS (Basic Life Support): AHA only (Instructor/Provider and RQI acceptable)
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Required for certain units; AHA only
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): Required for ER, ER OB, and ER Psych units
NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program): Required for Labor & Delivery, Post-Partum, and OB units
EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring): Upload with extended expiration (3/3/3000)
NIH Stroke Certification: Required for most ICU, PCU, ED, and Brain & Spine units; 2-year expiration
State License Verification: Required within 30 days of start
Tech Cert Verification (for Surgical Techs and SPTs): Required within 30 days of start

Competency Exams

Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (Aya candidates only)
Unit-specific competency exam required
Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam required for all RNs within 1 year of start (annual renewal required)
- Minimum passing score: 76%
- Up to 3 attempts allowed with remediation process

Health Requirements

Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease
Immunizations and titers required:
- Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (adult dose after age 11/12)
- Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year (or TB questionnaire)
- Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer
- Hepatitis B: Titer or 3-vaccine series (declination acceptable)
- Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer (medical exemption allowed with documentation)
Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (no pending drug screens allowed)
Seasonal flu vaccination or declination required during flu season (10/1 - 3/31)
COVID vaccination not required but strongly recommended

Facility-Specific Policies & Documents

Dress code and hand hygiene policy acknowledgment required
Confidential Fraud, Waste, Abuse, and Compliance Reporting training and form required
Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required and must be updated annually
Ethics and compliance policies must be reviewed and acknowledged annually
Fingerprint proof of completion required (physical receipt or photo of fingerprint cards)
Background acknowledgement form required for subcontractors
Employment application and skills checklist required
Two professional references required (at least one from a manager or formal leader)

Additional Notes

Fingerprinting results can take 1-2 weeks; delays possible if background hits occur
Fingerprinting must be done at approved locations (Fast Fingerprints preferred)
Candidates with breaks in service over 90 days may require new fingerprinting
Candidates can renew BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications at the facility if needed

This position offers a structured schedule with no weekend or holiday shifts, requires comprehensive background and health documentation, and mandates specific certifications and competency exams tailored to the unit of assignment.

Columbus, OH

About

Columbus, Ohio, is a midwestern city best known for its diverse food scene, lively arts and culture and friendly Midwestern hospitality. The city has something to offer everyone, from the world-renowned Columbus Zoo and Aquarium to the interactive COSI science museum and research center. Columbus has an auspicious food scene, with excellent local restaurants like The Guild House and Wolf's Ridge Brewing. It’s also home to three professional sports teams, including the Columbus Blue Jackets (NHL), the Columbus Crew (MLS) and the Columbus Clippers (MiLB). The Downtown Arena District hosts these teams at the Nationwide Arena, Huntington Park and the Great American Ball Park. Columbus also lays claim to Ohio State University, one of the largest universities in the United States.

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