ICU Float Pool RN
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

ICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work as a Critical Care Float Pool RN covering weekend day shifts (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM) plus one additional shift during the week.
• Float to various ICUs based on staffing and patient acuity, including:

  • Neuro ICU
  • Surgical ICUs
  • Medical ICUs (MICU x2)
  • Cardiology/Diagnostics
  • CVICU
  • SICU / MICU / NCCU
• Float policy requires nurses to float within units of equivalent or lower acuity.

Required Qualifications

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

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification
• Proficiency with Epic electronic health record system.

Shift Details

• Weekend day shifts (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM) plus one weekday shift.
• 12-hour shifts, approximately 36 hours per week.

Background and Compliance 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).
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug test within 3 months of start (includes amphetamines, benzodiazepines, THC, cocaine, opiates, etc.).
• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease.
• Immunizations and health documentation required:

  • Tdap vaccine (adult dose after age 11/12)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B titer or vaccine series (declination acceptable)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31)
• Annual fit mask testing required for inpatient/patient-facing roles starting 7/13/2026.
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually.
• Background check and fingerprinting results must be clear before or at start; pending fingerprint attestations accepted under specific conditions.

Competency and Testing Requirements

• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam prior to start.
• Unit-specific competency exams.
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required within 1 year of start and updated annually (minimum passing score 76%).
• NIH Stroke certification must be obtained within 1 year of start and renewed every 2 years for applicable units.

References and Documentation

• Two professional references required; at least one must be from a manager or formal leader.
• Employment application required, including education details.
• Skills checklist required.

Parking Options (for travelers)

• Multiple parking permits available at varying costs and proximity, including guaranteed parking near the facility and shuttle services.

This position is ideal for experienced ICU RNs comfortable with floating across multiple critical care units and meeting comprehensive credentialing and compliance requirements.