Job Opportunity – PreOp/PACU RN – Ohio
Start Date: November 30, 2026
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Day shift, 3x12 hour shifts (8:00 AM - 8:30 PM). Call coverage included with every third to fourth weekend rotation.
Highlights:
- Work with a specialized cardiovascular and vascular surgery patient population in a state-of-the-art cardiac care environment
- Handle advanced procedures including CABG, TAVR, EVAR, AAA repair, fem-pop/fem-tib-peroneal bypass, angiograms, pulmonary decortication, and ablations
- 1:1 patient ratio ensuring focused, quality patient care
- Utilize Epic charting system in a high-acuity perioperative setting
- 40 hours of comprehensive orientation to support your success
- Opportunities for professional growth in cardiac and vascular specialties
Requirements:
- Active RN license (Compact or Ohio state license required at time of submission)
- Minimum 2 years of PreOp/Post-Op nursing experience required
- Epic charting system experience required
- BLS certification required
- ACLS certification preferred
- Level 1 trauma and/or outpatient experience preferred
- PACU experience preferred
- Previous charge experience preferred
- Nursing degree from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
- Two professional references required (at least one from a manager, director, or formal supervisor)
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This position offers the chance to work in a cutting-edge cardiac specialty environment where you'll provide critical perioperative care to patients undergoing advanced cardiovascular and vascular procedures. You'll collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, and rapid response teams to deliver exceptional patient outcomes. With comprehensive orientation, low patient ratios, and exposure to highly specialized cardiac procedures, this role is ideal for experienced perioperative nurses looking to advance their expertise in cardiac care.
Additional Information:
- Flu vaccination required (medical exemptions only)
- Strict compliance timeline - all credentialing must be completed by the Tuesday prior to start date
- Ohio fingerprinting process must begin immediately upon contract signing
- Former employees eligible after 6 months away from the facility
- Current employees ineligible for travel positions at this location
- Local candidates accepted
- Parking options available with various permit types and pricing structures