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

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a PCU/Surgical Oncology position at an academic cancer center, requiring a minimum of 2 years of experience and an OH or compact RN license.

Responsibilities

• Mixed-acuity PCU and Med-Surg unit specializing in Surgical Oncology at a cancer hospital and research center
• Patient population includes adults and geriatrics with diagnoses spanning surgical oncology (breast, thyroid, melanoma), hepatobiliary cancers (liver, pancreas, spleen, biliary tract, neuroendocrine), colorectal cancers, and reconstructive plastics (breast cancer or sarcoma)
• Target nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4, with potential for 1:5 based on unit needs
• Procedures and treatments include chemotherapy administration, blood transfusions, IV antibiotics, oncologic emergency management (including cytokine release syndrome), insulin drips, and heparin drips
• Strong unit emphasis on infection prevention protocols and patient fall prevention
• Charting is done in Epic
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00–7:30)
• Weekend scheduling is variable based on unit needs
• Rotating D/N contracts are also available, with shift assignments (days, nights, or a combination) determined by department needs and reviewed every 4-week scheduling period
• ONS Chemotherapy certification is preferred
• Orientation begins with one week of Mon–Fri day shift training, followed by a second week of 36 hours of on-unit orientation with a preceptor
• Candidates may submit self-schedule requests indicating preferred scheduling before the final schedule is balanced and posted
• No blocked or set scheduling is available — shift assignments are based on staffing priorities
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• All time-off and scheduling requests should be disclosed upfront during the consideration process
• No 30-day break between assignments is required when changing representation at this facility (exception applies to Sterile Processing Techs)
• Two professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years are required for consideration, along with a full 7-year work history with all gaps explained

Requirements

• Active OH or compact RN license required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• PCU-level nursing experience required

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