Job Opportunity – Progressive Care / Stepdown Registered Nurse – Ohio
Start Date: November 2, 2026
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Night shift, 36 hours per week, every other weekend required, floating within system required, call required
Highlights
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Progressive Care/Stepdown unit with 30-bed capacity serving adult and geriatric patient populations
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4:1 patient ratio for quality, manageable care delivery
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Epic charting system with comprehensive interdisciplinary support including Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Pharmacy, and Rapid Response Teams
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13-week contract with opportunities for clinicians with at least 1 year of experience; first-time travelers welcome
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Experience with complex patient care including cardiac drips, vasoactive medications, transplant patients, and advanced monitoring
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Parking options available with monthly and annual permit plans
Requirements
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Active RN license (Compact or Ohio state license required at time of submission)
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Minimum 1 year of Progressive Care/Stepdown nursing experience
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Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
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Epic charting system experience required
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Proficiency in cardiac telemetry, central line management, BiPAP/CPAP, blood product administration, and IV medication protocols
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Experience with arterial line management, drip titration (insulin and cardiac drips), tracheostomy care, and wound management preferred
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Nursing education from ACEN or CCNE accredited program
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2 professional references required (at least 1 from manager/director or formal leadership)
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Ability to complete Ohio fingerprinting process urgently upon contract signing
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Former employees eligible after 6 months away from facility; current employees ineligible
Skills & Competencies
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Accessing and managing ports, PICC lines, and peripheral lines
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Arterial blood gas interpretation and arterial line management
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Managing patients with renal failure, liver transplant, and renal transplant conditions
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Cardiac and vasoactive drip management and titration
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Pre/post hemodialysis management and continuous bladder irrigation
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Epidural analgesia, lumbar drain management, and heparin protocols
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Isolation precautions, phlebotomy, and starting/maintaining IVs
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Comprehensive wound care including wound vac therapy
Why It's a Great Opportunity
This Progressive Care position offers the chance to work in a collaborative academic medical environment with robust interdisciplinary support and advanced technology. You'll care for a diverse patient population with complex medical and surgical needs, enhancing your clinical skills while maintaining manageable patient ratios. The night shift schedule provides consistency with every-other-weekend rotation, and the facility welcomes both experienced travelers and those embarking on their first travel assignment.
Important Compliance Information
Strict compliance deadline of Tuesday prior to start date with no exceptions. Ohio fingerprinting must be completed immediately upon contract signing. Candidates must be responsive and cooperative throughout the credentialing process. Time off requests must be submitted with application and built into contract. Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only); COVID-19 vaccine not required.
