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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - PCU (Nights)

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

Job Description

• Work primarily night shifts (3x12 hour shifts) including weekdays and some weekends.
• Provide nursing care in Progressive Care Unit (PCU).
• Start and manage IVs.
• Administer medications safely.
• Monitor vital signs and patient responses.
• Educate patients on treatments and self-care.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team on patient care plans.
• Use EPIC EMR for documentation.
• May float to lower acuity units as needed.
• Follow hospital policies and maintain patient safety.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio.
• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) nursing experience, including experience within the last year.
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• IV Certification.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check required within 90 days of start.
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting required within 1 year of start.
• Education must be from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA).
• Monthly monitoring through workforce screening programs.
• Various facility-specific compliance forms and policies must be reviewed and signed.

Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA approved.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) may be required depending on unit.
• Other certifications such as PALS, NRP, NIH Stroke Certification may be required based on unit assignment.
• Competency exams including medication/pharmacology and dysrhythmia/EKG exams required within 1 year of start and updated annually.

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year confirming good health and free of contagious disease.
• Immunizations or proof of immunity for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccines or positive titers
  • Hepatitis B titer or vaccine series (declination acceptable)
  • Varicella vaccines or positive titer (medical exemptions reviewed)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31).
• COVID-19 vaccination not required but strongly recommended.

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references required; at least one must be from a manager or formal leadership.
• Employment application and skills checklist required.
• Annual review and acknowledgment of dress code, hand hygiene, ethics, and compliance policies.
• Completion of fraud, waste, and abuse training prior to start and annually thereafter.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic PCU environment with a supportive team, utilizing your nursing skills in a travel contract role.