PCU Registered Nurse - Acute Leukemia & Hematology
Columbus, OH
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 4, 2026
• Length: 16 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position specializing in acute leukemia and hematology, requiring a minimum of 2 years of nursing experience and current ACLS certification.

Details

• Work in a PCU specializing in acute leukemia and hematology at an academic cancer hospital
• Patient population includes adults and geriatrics, primarily newly diagnosed acute leukemia patients
• Goal staffing ratio is 1:4, but may be 1:5 based on unit needs
• 12-hour day/night rotating shifts or straight nights (3x12), with shifts running 19:00–07:30
• Weekend scheduling is variable based on unit needs
• Self-scheduling requests are accepted and accommodated before the schedule is finalized, though no blocked scheduling is available
• If on a rotating day/night contract, shift assignments (days, nights, or a mix) are reviewed every 4-week scheduling period based on staffing priorities
• Charting via Epic; experience preferred
• No chemo certification required

Requirements

• Active RN license in Ohio (OH) or a compact state currently in hand
• Current certifications: BLS and ACLS required
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required
• Required skills: med-surg/telemetry (MS/Tele), telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, IV therapy and phlebotomy, blood product administration, central line blood draw, peripheral line care and management, PICC line management, starting IVs, and feeding tube care and management
• Experience with Rapid Response Teams required
• 2 professional supervisory references from within the past 2 years required for consideration
• Full 7-year work history with all gaps explained required for consideration

Additional Information

• Unit places a heavy emphasis on infection prevention protocols and patient fall prevention
• ONS Chemo Certification and NIHSS are preferred certifications
• Orientation consists of Mon–Fri dayshift during the first week, followed by 36 hours of on-unit orientation with a preceptor in the second week
• No break between assignments is required when changing representation at this facility (except for Sterile Processing Techs, who require a 30-day break)
• All time-off and scheduling requests must be submitted at the time of initial consideration
• First-time travelers will be considered on a case-by-case basis (screened to client for review)