Seeking an experienced PCU RN for a 31-bed mixed acuity unit at University Hospital. This unit primarily supports medicine services and cares for a variety of stepdown and med/surg patients.
Requirements: 2+ years of experience BLS and ACLS required Must be comfortable with CPAP/BiPAP, med titrations, and charge-capable on nights Float required within the OSU organization as needed
Other details: EPIC documentation Omnicell First-time travelers accepted Ohio RN license required
Parking Options for Travelers WMC Agency Permit $215/month Guaranteed parking in an OSUWMC visitor garage. Best option for travelers who want the closest and most reliable parking. CXS Permit $31.42/month Includes shuttle service every 15 30 minutes, but service is limited. The route has multiple stops and drops off about a street over from OSUWMC. Best suited for Jameson Crane Sports Medicine. Also includes access to 9th Ave Garages (East and West) on weekends and holidays. WB Permit $15.67/month Most affordable option. Parking is in West Campus Carmack Lots 2 and 3, about 1.7 miles from OSUWMC. The Pink shuttle runs every 3 5 minutes during peak start/end times and goes directly to the medical center in about 8 9 minutes. Also includes access to 9th Ave Garages (East and West) on weekends and holidays. Weekend access is from Friday at 2 PM through Monday at 8 AM; outside those hours, regular hourly garage rates apply. Quick Summary WMC: closest and guaranteed, highest cost CXS: lower cost, limited shuttle, multiple stops WB: lowest cost, frequent shuttle, best value
Modified Time:5/18/2026 4:00:00 AM
Account Manager: Nicole Herzog
Account Manager Email: Nicole.Herzog@ayahealthcare.com
COVID-19 Vaccine: Not Required
Flu Vaccine: Required - Medical Exemptions Only
Submittals:High
Job Requirements & Qualifications
Previous Charge Experience : Preferred
Years of Experience : 2
Patient Ratio Experience :
Charting System Experience : -
Charting System Name :
Community Hospital Experience : -
LTAC Experience : -
Trauma Level I Experience : -
Trauma Level II Experience : -
Travel Experience Required : -
Certifications : ACLS, BLSSkills : BiPAP/CPAP management/maintenance, Chest tubes-Emerson/PleurEvac, Feeding tube care and management, Heparin Protocols, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), Interpretation of dysrhythmias, Isolation Precautions/PPE, Management of dysrhythmias, Nasal Cannula, Non-invasive airway management, Oxygen administration, Oxygen tanks, PCA, PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown, Peripheral Line Care/Management, Telemetry, Titrate Cardiac drips, Tracheostomy care/management, Use of Rapid Response/Code teams, Wound Care/Wound Vac, see special procedures
Unit Details
Staffing & Scheduling
Scheduling Type : self
Patient Ratios Days : -
Patient Ratios Nights : -
Patient Ratios Weekends : -
Float Required : will be required to float to different units within the OSU organization as needed
Call Required : -
Weekend Coverage : True
Number of Weekend Shifts Per Contract : -
Pre-Approved Time Off : two
Orientation Hours : 24
Facility & Patient Care Details
Patient Age Groups : Adults
Daily Census : -
Number of Visits Per Day : -
Number of Rooms : -
Number of Beds : -
Additional Unit Information
Interdisciplinary Support : IV Teams, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Interpretation Services, Radiology, Social Services, Rapid Response Teams, Pharmacy, Transportation, Unit Secretary
Patient Diagnoses : Bacteremia
CKD
COPD ex
AMS
Anemia/GIB
FTT
Falls
ABD pain
SI/Med hold
Special Procedures/Unit Details : 31 bed med surg unit, our daily census is around 25. Our unit mainly houses the medicine teaching services of med surg, we do not have a specific specialty service n our unit.
HARD STOP: CPAP/BiPAP, med titrations, and charge-capable night travelers Special Equipment : NG/Dobhoff Kangroo pump Wound vac chest tube
#Tier4 Travel Compliance
There is a strict compliance deadline of Tuesday prior to start no exceptions.
Please screen for any candidate vacation time taking place immediately after booking as this will likely cause a push due to fingerprinting delays.
Please only submit to one location. The AM team will find the best fit for the clinician.
PLEASE NOTE: ALL CANDIDATES MUST BE MADE AWARE OF THE URGENCY OF THE OHIO FINGERPRINTING PROCESS. Candidate must complete fingerprints as soon as they sign contract.
TRAVELERS WHO ARE UNRESPONSIVE OR UNCOOPERATIVE WITH CREDENTIALING ARE AT RISK OF PUSH/CANCEL.
All candidates who are currently outside the state of Ohio but within driving distance will be required to drive to a fingerprinting location in Ohio as soon as possible after booking. Travelers who are extreme distances from Ohio will be mailed a fingerprinting packet, which is to be completed urgently upon receipt. Detailed instructions will be sent to the candidate by the Credentialing team.
RTO required with submission, must be built into contract
Locals are accepted at the same rate
Reference Requirements: 2 professional references are
required. At least 1 reference must be from a manager/director or someone in a formal leadership capacity (e.g., a supervisor). Charge RN acceptable for 2nd reference. No coworker references accepted.
Former employees are eligible for a travel assignment once they have been away from the facility for 6 months or more
Current employees are ineligible to be hired as a traveler at any Ohio State University hospital location
RNs- must have valid compact or state license in hand at time of submission.
MRI techs - submittals without OH license are acceptable.
Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program.
Submittal Details: #Tier4 Travel ComplianceThere is a strict compliance deadline of Tuesday prior to start no exceptions. Please screen for any candidate vacation time taking place immediately after booking as this will likely cause a push due to fingerprinting delays.Please only submit to one location. The AM team will find the best fit for the clinician.PLEASE NOTE: ALL CANDIDATES MUST BE MADE AWARE OF THE URGENCY OF THE OHIO FINGERPRINTING PROCESS. Candidate must complete fingerprints as soon as they sign contract. TRAVELERS WHO ARE UNRESPONSIVE OR UNCOOPERATIVE WITH CREDENTIALING ARE AT RISK OF PUSH/CANCEL.All candidates who are currently outside the state of Ohio but within driving distance will be required to drive to a fingerprinting location in Ohio as soon as possible after booking. Travelers who are extreme distances from Ohio will be mailed a fingerprinting packet, which is to be completed urgently upon receipt. Detailed instructions will be sent to the candidate by the Credentialing team.RTO required with submission, must be built into contractLocals are accepted at the same rateReference Requirements: 2 professional references are required. At least 1 reference must be from a manager/director or someone in a formal leadership capacity (e.g., a supervisor). Charge RN acceptable for 2nd reference. No coworker references accepted.Former employees are eligible for a travel assignment once they have been away from the facility for 6 months or moreCurrent employees are ineligible to be hired as a traveler at any Ohio State University hospital locationRNs- must have valid compact or state license in hand at time of submission.MRI techs - submittals without OH license are acceptable.Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program.
