Cardiovascular Pediatric ICU Registered Nurse
Columbus, Ohio
Nationwide Children's Hospital

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job in Columbus, Ohio

Job Details

• Discipline: Registered Nurse
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Floating: Required to float to NICU, PICU, ED, stepdown, and medical-surgical units as needed. Must comply with float expectations and will be assigned appropriately.

Required Experience

• Preferred close to 2 years of nursing experience.
• 2 supervisory references required; at least one must be from a supervisor or manager.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.

Licensure

• Ohio State RN license or Compact RN license required.

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA certification only.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA certification only.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – AHA certification only.
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – Required for NICU nurses.
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – Required as applicable.
• ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) – Required as applicable.

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Criminal background check within 30 days of start, including a 7-year county search and education verification.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start.
• Ohio BCI/FBI fingerprinting required within 60 days of start and must be updated for each new contract.
• Education verification through National Student Clearinghouse or equivalent.
• Sex offender, nurse aide, inmate, Medicaid exemption, and abuse registry searches required within 30 days of start.
• Drug screening (9-panel) within 60 days prior to start.
• Code of Conduct and Confidentiality Agreement must be reviewed and signed prior to start.
• Affiliating Health Record and Infection Control Policy acknowledgment required.
• Fit Mask (N95) testing required within 1 year of start and updated annually.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start (not required to be renewed annually).
• TB testing or IGRA within 12 months; additional requirements if positive.
• Immunizations and titers required for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (declination or proof of vaccination/titer accepted)
• Flu vaccine required during flu season (Oct 31 - May 31); medical/religious exemptions accepted with facility approval.

Additional Requirements

• Unit-specific skills checklist required and must be updated annually.
• Resume or employment application required.
• Must be willing to comply with all facility-specific policies and documentation requirements.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• Minimum of 2 years of CVPICU experience
• CVPICU experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

This position requires a flexible nurse willing to work in multiple pediatric and critical care areas with appropriate licensure, certifications, and compliance documentation.