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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse – PCU (Night Shift)

Location

• Columbus, Ohio

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Night shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Weekdays and some weekends
• Rotating holidays
• Required to float within units of equivalent or lower acuity
• Estimated patient ratio: 1 nurse to 3 patients

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio
• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• IV start capability
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Required Competencies and Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (must be completed prior to start)
• Unit-specific competency exam
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam within 1 year of start (with remediation process if needed)

Background and Screening Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including:

  • Social Security trace
  • Counties lived/worked
  • Nationwide search
  • Sex offender registry
  • Motor Vehicle Record (if driving is part of job)
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting required within 1 year of start using specific code (3701.881)
• Pending background check attestation required if fingerprint results are pending at start
• Education accreditation verification for nursing degree from accredited programs (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA)
• Employment application and skills checklist required
• Two professional references required (at least one from a manager or formal leadership)

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease
• Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSPOT) within 1 year or TB questionnaire annually
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine (adult dose after age 11/12)
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): 2 vaccines or positive titer; boosters required if low titer
• Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer; medical exemptions require documentation
• Hepatitis B: Titer or 3-vaccine series; signed declination acceptable
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season (10/1 – 3/31); decliners must wear a mask
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (includes amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cannabinoids, cocaine, methadone, methaqualone, opiates, PCP, propoxyphene)
• Fit mask test required annually for inpatient/patient-facing roles (valid for entire assignment length or completed onsite within first week)

Additional Compliance and Training

• Orientation Safety Manual acknowledgment (annual)
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually
• Ethics and Compliance policies review and acknowledgment annually (for new contracts signed 11/7/24 and beyond)
• NIH Stroke Certification may be required depending on unit (check with recruiter)

Parking Options for Travelers (Informational Only)

• Multiple parking permits available at varying costs and shuttle services; closest parking is guaranteed but highest cost

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for experienced PCU RNs comfortable with night shifts, floating between units, and working in a fast-paced environment with a 1:3 patient ratio. Candidates must meet strict credentialing, background, and health requirements to ensure compliance and safety.