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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 29, 2026
• Length: 16 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a PCU position specializing in acute leukemia and hematology, with a minimum of 2 years of nursing experience and active OH or compact RN license required.

Details

• PCU setting within a cancer hospital and research environment
• Unit specializes in newly diagnosed acute leukemia and hematology patients, including adults and geriatrics
• Heavy focus on infection prevention protocols and patient falls prevention
• Staffing ratio goal of 1:4, with a possible maximum of 1:5
• 12-hour rotating day/night shifts (7p–7:30a); candidates may be scheduled for days, nights, or a combination based on department needs
• Shift assignments are reviewed every 4-week scheduling period; changes are based on staffing priorities and not guaranteed
• Weekend scheduling is variable based on unit needs
• Self-scheduling requests accepted and accommodated before the final schedule is set
• Epic EMR used for charting

Requirements

• Active OH or compact RN license required
• Required certifications: BLS and ACLS
• Preferred certifications: ONS Chemo Certification and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required
• Required skills: med/surg telemetry, telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, blood product administration, IV therapy and phlebotomy, central line blood draws, PICC line management, peripheral line care and management, starting IVs, and feeding tube care and management
• Experience with Rapid Response Teams required
• 2 professional references required: at least 1 must be from a Manager, Director, or formal leadership role (e.g., Supervisor); a Charge RN is acceptable as the second reference; no coworker references accepted

Additional Information

• No chemo certification required for this position
• First-time travelers will be considered on a case-by-case basis
• Orientation consists of Mon–Fri day shifts during the first week, followed by 36 hours of on-unit orientation with a preceptor during the second week
• Former employees of the facility are eligible for a travel assignment after a minimum 6-month separation
• Requested time off (RTO) must be submitted at the time of application and is limited to 7 days or fewer for the duration of the contract
• Local candidates are accepted at the standard travel rate
• All candidates must complete Ohio state fingerprinting as early as possible; candidates outside Ohio may need to travel to a fingerprinting location or will be mailed a fingerprinting packet to be completed urgently
• Parking is available on campus through CampusParc with multiple permit options at the candidate's expense