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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 13, 2026
• Length: 16 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a PCU/Corrections Oncology position requiring Epic proficiency and an active OH or compact RN license.

Details

• Work takes place in a locked corrections unit serving Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections (ODRC) inmates within a cancer hospital setting
• Unit is a PCU with floating responsibilities to Oncology Medical-Surgical (MS) units as needed
• Patient population includes active oncology diagnoses and treatments (solid tumors, hematology), oncology workup admissions, and non-oncology diagnoses such as COPD, sepsis, and pneumonia
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:3 on PCU and 1:4–5 on MS
• Corrections Officer-to-inmate ratio is 1:2; unit access is controlled by Corrections Officers
• Shift assignments rotate between days and nights (3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM) based on departmental needs, reviewed every 4-week scheduling period
• Weekend shift requirements vary based on unit needs
• EMR: Epic (experience required); Medication system: Pyxis
• Skills include cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia management, IV insulin protocols, blood product administration, central/PICC line management, hemodialysis care, CPAP/BiPAP, HFNC, tracheostomy management, PCA, heparin protocols, and cardiac drip management (no titration)

Requirements

• Active OH or compact RN license required
• Current BLS certification required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Med-Surg/Telemetry experience required
• Oncology experience preferred but not required
• 2 professional references required: at least 1 from a Manager, Director, or Supervisor; a Charge RN is acceptable as the 2nd reference; co-worker references are not accepted

Additional Information

• All candidates must complete Ohio fingerprinting as soon as possible after accepting the position; candidates outside Ohio will need to travel to an in-state fingerprinting location or complete a mailed fingerprinting packet upon receipt
• Candidates must be prepared to prioritize fingerprinting completion promptly, as delays can affect the start of the assignment
• Support services available on unit include interpretation services, pharmacy, physical therapy, radiology, rapid response teams, respiratory services, social services, and transportation
• 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 consideration and is limited to 7 days or fewer for the contract period
• Local candidates are accepted