Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Columbus, OH
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking a skilled RN for a PCU position in a secure corrections health unit, requiring active OH or compact RN license and EPIC charting experience.

Responsibilities

• Work in a corrections health unit serving ODRC inmates and float to various Oncology Medical-Surgical (MS) units as needed
• Patient population includes those with active oncology diagnoses, oncology workup admissions, and non-oncology medical-surgical needs
• Nurse to patient ratio is 1:3 for PCU and 1:4-5 for MS unit
• Unit is locked and access is controlled by Corrections Officers with a CO to inmate ratio of 1:2
• Shifts may include days, nights, or rotating days and nights based on departmental needs; assignments may change every 4 weeks
• Uses Pyxis for medication management and EPIC for documentation
• Primary responsibilities include telemetry monitoring, cardiac dysrhythmia management, IV and central line care, blood administration, hemodialysis support, and respiratory interventions
• Must be able to ensure staff safety in a secure corrections environment
• Support services available include interpretation, pharmacy, physical therapy, radiology, rapid response, respiratory, social services, and transportation
• Oncology experience is preferred but not required
• All time-off requests must be submitted for contract inclusion
• Local candidates are accepted at the same rate
• Urgent OH fingerprinting process required upon contract signing

Requirements

• Active OH or compact RN license required at time of consideration
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification is required
• Experience with EPIC charting system is required
• Medical-Surgical/Telemetry skills required
• Minimum education from an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
• Two professional references required, with at least one from a manager or formal leadership role
• Former employees eligible if away from the facility for at least 6 months; current employees of Ohio State University hospitals ineligible as travelers

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