CVICU Registered Nurse
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State's Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital

Job Opportunity: CVICU Registered Nurse – Travel/Contract

Location

• Columbus, Ohio

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Schedule

• 36 hours per week
• 12-hour shifts, day (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM) or night (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Rotating holidays
• Up to 6 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule period (Saturday/Sunday for dayshift, Friday/Saturday for nightshift)
• Required to float within units of equivalent or lower acuity level

Patient Ratio

• Estimated 1:1 to 1:2 patient ratio

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio
• Minimum 1 year of CVICU experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Proficient in telemetry (TELE) monitoring
• Skilled in ventilator (VENTS) management
• Experience managing Swan-Ganz catheters (SWANZ)
• Competent in conscious sedation procedures
• Experience with intra-aortic balloon pumps (BALLOON PUMPS)
• Skilled in managing pulmonary artery (PA) lines
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Required Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Ohio
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (AHA Instructor/Provider or RQI accepted)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification (AHA Instructor/Provider or RQI accepted)
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., NIH Stroke Certification, PALS, NRP) – verify per unit specifics

Required Competencies and Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required prior to start)
• Unit-specific competency exam
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam within 1 year of start (with remediation process if needed)

Background and Credentialing 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)
• State license verification within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification for RN license
• Employment application and skills checklist required
• Two professional references required (at least one from a manager or formal leadership)

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year; annual TB questionnaire required
• Tdap vaccination (adult dose after age 11/12)
• 2 MMR vaccines or positive titers for Rubeola, Mumps, and Rubella (with booster requirements if low titer)
• Varicella vaccination or positive titer (medical exemptions require documentation)
• Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (signed declination acceptable)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (new travelers cannot start with pending drug screen)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season (10/1 – 3/31)
• Fit mask test annually for inpatient/patient-facing roles starting 7/13/2026 and beyond

Facility Policies and Training

• Annual orientation safety manual acknowledgement
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually
• Background check and fingerprinting results must be clear prior to start; pending fingerprint attestations accepted under specific conditions
• Dress code and hand hygiene policy acknowledgement required
• Confidential Fraud Waste Abuse and Compliance Reporting Mechanism form required

Additional Notes

• Parking permits available for agency staff (costs and options subject to change)
• Candidates must be prepared to complete fingerprinting and background checks promptly due to strict facility requirements
• EPIC experience is mandatory for this role
• Floating to other units of similar or lower acuity is required

This position is ideal for experienced Cardiac ICU RNs seeking a travel contract role with a reputable facility in Ohio, offering a structured schedule with a focus on critical care skills and compliance with rigorous credentialing and health requirements.