PCU Registered Nurse
Columbus, OH
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Apr 6, 2026
• Length: 16 weeks
• Openings: 4

Description

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

Details

• Mixed-acuity PCU and Med-Surg surgical oncology unit in a hospital setting
• 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 plastics/reconstructive oncology
• Nurse-to-patient ratio goal of 1:4, with potential for 1:5 based on unit needs
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00–07:30); rotating D/N contracts may include days, nights, or a combination depending on department needs
• Shift assignments are reviewed every 4-week scheduling period based on staffing priorities
• Weekend scheduling is variable based on unit needs
• Special procedures include chemotherapy administration, blood transfusions, IV antibiotics, management of oncologic emergencies, cytokine release syndrome, insulin drips, and heparin drips
• Strong focus on infection prevention protocols and patient fall prevention
• Charting performed in Epic

Requirements

• Active OH or compact RN license currently in hand
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• ONS Chemotherapy certification preferred
• Experience with Epic EMR preferred

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Orientation consists of one week Mon–Fri on day shift, followed by a second week of 36 hours of on-unit orientation with a preceptor
• Candidates may submit preferred scheduling requests prior to the final schedule being posted
• All time-off and scheduling requests must be disclosed at the time of initial consideration
• 2 professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years are required
• Candidates who have previously worked at this facility do not require a 30-day break between assignments to change representation