PCU Registered Nurse
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 seeking an experienced RN for a PCU (Progressive Care Unit) position at a comprehensive cancer center, requiring a minimum of 2 years of high-acuity PCU experience and an OH or compact RN license.

Details

• Work setting is a comprehensive cancer center with 318 acute care beds across specialized inpatient oncology units (36 beds per unit)
• Units are specialized by cancer diagnosis, including BMT, Acute Leukemia, Hematology, Medical Oncology, PCU Oncology, Gynecological Oncology, Urology, Colorectal, Surgical Oncology, and Corrections Healthcare
• Floating required across Med/Surg and PCU Oncology units as listed above
• PCU staffing ratio is 1:3, may be 1:4 with mixed acuity; Med/Surg Tele is ideally 1:4, up to 1:5
• Heavy emphasis on infection prevention protocols and patient fall prevention
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00–07:30); rotating D/N scheduling may also be available depending on unit needs
• Shift assignments are reviewed every 4-week scheduling period and are based on staffing priorities
• Weekend scheduling is variable based on unit needs
• No set or blocked scheduling available

Requirements

• Active OH RN license or compact RN license currently in hand
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Minimum 2 years of high-acuity PCU-level or higher nursing experience required
• Oncology experience preferred but not required
• 16-week contract length

Additional Information

• Orientation consists of the first week Mon–Fri on day shift, followed by five bedside orientation shifts across weeks 2 and 3, then independent practice
• Candidates self-schedule shift requests prior to final schedule balancing and posting
• All time-off and scheduling requests must be submitted at the time of initial consideration
• No 30-day break between assignments is required when changing representation at this facility (except for Sterile Processing Techs)
• 2 professional supervisor references from within the past 2 years are required for consideration
• Full 7-year work history with all gaps explained is required for consideration