Registered Nurse IMC/PCU/Stepdown
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Intermediate care and step-down unit nurse.
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- 5 d ago · posted 2026-11-04
- Location
- Columbus, OH
Full description
Job Title
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Telemetry (PCU)
Location
Columbus, OH | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Rotating Day/Night Shifts | 3x12-Hour Shifts | Expected 36 hours/week | Onsite | Rotation occurs every 4 weeks — clinician works the same straight shift for 4 consecutive weeks, then rotates to the opposite shift for the next 4 weeks, and so on. Day shift hours: 7:00–19:30; Night shift hours: 19:00–7:30. Every other weekend (Friday & Saturday) required.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide direct patient care on a PCU/telemetry unit serving a diverse patient population including those with active oncology diagnoses, hematology conditions, surgical recovery, COPD, sepsis, pneumonia, and abnormal lab presentations.
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms and dysrhythmias using strong telemetry skills.
• Manage IV insulin protocols and insulin drips in accordance with unit standards.
• Float within the facility as required.
• Operate within a secured corrections unit environment, requiring coordination with Corrections Officers for unit access.
• Adhere to all credentialing requirements, including completing the Ohio fingerprinting process promptly upon contract signing.
Required Qualifications
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience (note: candidates with exactly 1 year of experience will require manager review and are not eligible for automatic offers).
• Valid RN compact or Ohio state license in hand at time of submission.
• Nursing education from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program required.
• BLS certification required.
• ACLS certification required.
• 2 professional references required; at least 1 must be from a manager, director, or formal leadership role (charge RN acceptable as second reference; coworker references not accepted).
• Current employees of any Ohio State University hospital location are not eligible for travel assignment; former employees must have been separated for at least 6 months prior to submission.
• Local candidates are welcome and accepted.
Preferred Experience / Skills
• Previous telemetry or PCU nursing experience.
• Experience with IV insulin protocols and insulin drip management.
• Familiarity caring for oncology or hematology patient populations.
• Experience working in a corrections or secured healthcare environment.
Why Join Us
• Opportunity to gain specialized experience in a unique, high-acuity PCU environment serving a complex and diverse patient population.
• First-time travelers are encouraged to apply and will be considered for this placement.
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