Pediatric Telemetry Nurse
Columbus, Ohio
Nationwide Children's Hospital

Pediatric Telemetry Nurse (Travel/Contract) - Ohio, Columbus

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Pediatric Telemetry)
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Hours per Week: 36

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of Pediatric Cardiac Stepdown nursing experience (highest specialty experience requirement)
• Experience with patients having cardiac defects (medical and surgical)
• Skilled in care involving:

  • Tracheostomies and ventilators
  • High flow nasal cannula
  • Post-operative cardiac catheterizations
  • Post-operative care after Cardiothoracic ICU (CTICU)
  • Inotropes administration
  • Heart and lung transplant patient care

Required Qualifications & Licenses

• Current Ohio RN license in hand (must be verified within 30 days of start)
• Two professional references required at time of submission:

  • One must be a manager or supervisor (Charge RN acceptable)
  • Peer references are not acceptable

Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI accepted
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI accepted
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI accepted
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - AHA/AAP certification required for NICU RNs (check unit requirements)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - as applicable per unit/job description
• ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) - as applicable per unit/job description

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Criminal background check within 30 days of start, including:

  • 7-year search covering all counties lived/worked
  • Education verification through National Student Clearinghouse (standalone)
  • International background check if applicable
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Ohio BCI/FBI fingerprinting within 60 days of start (must use specific code 2151.86)
• Sex offender, nurse aide, inmate, Medicaid exemption, and abuse registry searches required within 30 days of start
• Drug screen (9-panel) negative result within 60 days prior to start
• Education verification of highest degree required
• Employment application and resume submission required
• Unit-specific skills checklist updated annually

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (candidates sign Infection Control Policy in lieu of physical copy)
• N95 fit testing within 1 year of start, updated annually (specific mask models accepted)
• TDAP vaccine required within 10 years of start (must be completed after age 11)
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months (with specific protocols for positive results)
• Annual TB questionnaire and related documentation
• Seasonal flu vaccine required between October 31 and May 31 (declination not accepted; medical/religious exemptions require facility approval)
• Immunizations or proof of immunity required for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (declination accepted if titer negative/equivocal)
• Fingerprint screening questions and code of conduct/confidentiality agreements must be reviewed and signed prior to start

Additional Notes

• Candidate’s legal name must match all licenses, certifications, and identification documents exactly (no nicknames or aliases)
• Current government-issued photo ID required within 24-48 hours of contract signing (temporary IDs not accepted)
• Address on driver’s license must not be within 60 miles of the facility (local candidates not accepted)
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position

This position requires a highly skilled pediatric telemetry nurse with specialized cardiac stepdown experience, strong compliance with background and health documentation, and the ability to work night shifts in a travel contract role.