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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 15, 2026
• Length: 16 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a PCU/Surgical Oncology position at a busy mixed-acuity unit requiring at least 2 years of experience and active OH or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Mixed-acuity PCU and Med-Surg unit within a surgical oncology hospital setting
• Patient population includes adults and geriatrics with diagnoses spanning surgical oncology (breast, thyroid, melanoma), hepatobiliary (liver, pancreas, spleen, biliary tract, neuroendocrine), colorectal, and plastic/reconstructive oncology
• Nurse-to-patient ratio goal is 1:4, but may reach 1:5 based on unit needs
• Specialized procedures include chemotherapy administration, blood transfusions, IV antibiotics, oncologic emergency management, cytokine release syndrome management, insulin drips, and heparin drips
• Heavy emphasis on infection prevention protocols and patient fall prevention
• Charting is performed in Epic
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00–07:30)
• Rotating day/night schedule is possible — shift assignments are reviewed every 4-week scheduling period based on staffing needs
• Weekend scheduling is variable based on unit needs
• No blocked or set scheduling is offered

Requirements

• Active OH or compact RN license required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• PCU or surgical oncology nursing experience strongly applicable to this role
• Epic EMR experience is beneficial given the unit's charting system

Additional Information

• ONS Chemotherapy certification is preferred but not required
• Orientation consists of the first week Mon–Fri on day shift, followed by a second week of 36 hours of on-unit orientation with a preceptor
• Candidates may submit scheduling preferences, which are considered before the final schedule is posted
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates who have previously worked at this facility do not need a 30-day break between assignments to change representation
• 2 professional supervisor references from within the past 2 years are required for consideration
• A full 7-year work history with all gaps explained is required for consideration
• All time-off and scheduling requests must be disclosed at the time of submission