PICU Registered Nurse
Columbus, Ohio
Nationwide Children's Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - PICU

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

Job Description

• Position requires floating to multiple units including NICU, CV PICU, Emergency Department, Stepdown, and Medical-Surgical as needed.
• Must be willing to comply with float expectations and accept assignments in these areas.
• Recent Level 1 PICU experience is required.
• Candidates with approximately 3 years of PICU experience will be considered, including first-time travelers.
• Two supervisory/professional references required (one must be a supervisor or manager; peer references not accepted).

Required Qualifications

• License: Ohio State or Compact RN license required.
• Experience: Highly preferred 2 years of PICU experience; first-time travelers considered with closer to 3 years of PICU experience.
• References: 2 professional references required, including at least one supervisor or manager.
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – required for NICU RNs
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
  • ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) – as applicable
• Background Checks and Screenings:

  • Criminal background check within 30 days of start (7-year search including all counties lived/worked)
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
  • State-specific searches including Nurse Aide Registry, Inmate Registry, Medicaid Exemption, and Abuse Registry within 30 days of start
• Health Requirements:

  • Physical exam (must state candidate is free of communicable diseases)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within last year (with specific protocols for positive results)
  • Immunizations including Tdap (within 10 years), Flu vaccine (seasonal requirement with exemptions allowed), Hepatitis B, MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella
  • Negative 9-panel drug screen within 60 days prior to start
  • N95 Fit Testing within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Fingerprinting:

  • Ohio BCI/FBI fingerprinting required within 60 days of start, must be updated for each new contract
• Competency Exams:

  • Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam as applicable
  • Other competency exams as required by specialty/unit
• Additional Documentation:

  • Education verification (highest degree verified through National Student Clearinghouse or equivalent)
  • Code of Conduct and Confidentiality Agreement signed prior to start
  • Employment application and skills checklist (unit-specific, updated annually)

Additional Notes

• First-time travelers are welcome but should have closer to 3 years of PICU experience.
• Must be willing to float to various pediatric critical care and related units.
• Recent Level 1 PICU experience is mandatory.
• All certifications must be current and compliant with facility standards.
• Candidates must comply with all background, health, and licensing requirements prior to start.
• Professional references must be submitted with the application.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic pediatric critical care environment with a variety of patient care settings.