PCU RN – Acute Leukemia/Hematology
Columbus, OH
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit position focusing on acute leukemia and hematology patients, requiring an active OH or compact RN license and at least 2 years of nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Hospital Progressive Care Unit (PCU) setting
• Assignment in a new tower, Acute Leukemia and Hematology unit
• Care for adult and geriatric patients, primarily newly diagnosed acute leukemia cases
• Staffing ratio goal is 1:4, can be up to 1:5
• Work 12-hour night shifts with some day/night flexibility
• Schedule is self-directed with no set or blocked scheduling, but subject to unit needs, including variable weekends
• Uses EPIC for electronic charting
• Special focus on infection prevention and patient falls prevention
• Responsibilities include telemetry monitoring, infection prevention, and falls prevention in hematology/oncology patient population
• Orientation includes a week of Mon-Fri days followed by 36 hours on-unit with a preceptor
• First-time travelers are not eligible
• Locals are accepted at the same rate as travelers
• Former employees may return after a minimum six-month break
• Current employees of any Ohio State University hospital are not eligible for travel roles
• Time off requests must be submitted with initial application and built into the contract
• Strict fingerprinting requirements for Ohio; completion is required immediately after contract signing

Requirements

• Active OH or compact RN license required at time of consideration
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Education from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program required
• Proficiency in telemetry, dysrhythmia interpretation, rapid response, feeding tube care, IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood product administration, central and peripheral line care, and starting IVs
• Experience using EPIC for charting required
• Two professional references required: one must be a manager, director, or supervisor; charge RN acceptable for the second
• ONS Chemo Cert and NIHSS certification preferred

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts