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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
• Length: 16 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a PCU - Acute Leukemia and Hematology position requiring a minimum of 2 years of nursing experience and telemetry skills, with a focus on infection prevention and patient safety.

Details

• Acute Leukemia and Hematology PCU unit within a cancer hospital setting
• Patient population consists primarily of adults and geriatrics, with a focus on newly diagnosed acute leukemia patients
• Staffing ratio goal is 1:4, but may be 1:5 based on unit needs
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00–07:30)
• If accepting a rotating D/N contract, shift assignments (days, nights, or a combination) are determined by department needs and reviewed every 4-week scheduling period
• Weekend requirements are variable based on unit needs
• No set or blocked scheduling — self-schedule requests are accepted and considered before the schedule is finalized
• Charting performed using Epic (experience required)
• Telemetry monitoring is a key component of this role
• No Chemo Certification required

Requirements

• Active OH RN license or compact RN license required
• Required certifications: BLS and ACLS
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required
• Required skills: Med-Surg/Telemetry, telemetry monitoring, interpretation of dysrhythmias, IV therapy and phlebotomy, blood product administration, central line blood draw, peripheral line care and management, PICC line management, IV insertion, feeding tube care and management, and use of Rapid Response Teams
• 2 professional references required: at least 1 must be from a Manager, Director, or Supervisor; a Charge RN is acceptable as the second reference; co-worker references are not accepted
• All licenses and certifications must be active at time of consideration

Additional Information

• Preferred certifications: ONS Chemo Certification and NIHSS
• Strong emphasis on infection prevention protocols and patient fall prevention
• 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
• First-time travelers will be considered but are subject to client review
• Local candidates are accepted
• Former facility employees are eligible for a travel assignment after a minimum 6-month separation from the facility
• Requested time off (RTO) must be submitted at the time of consideration and must not exceed 7 days total for the contract
• All candidates are required to complete Ohio state fingerprinting promptly after booking; candidates outside of Ohio may need to travel to an Ohio fingerprinting location or will receive a mailed fingerprinting packet to be completed urgently upon receipt
• Multiple parking permit options are available for purchase on-site, ranging from a full-access medical center garage permit to budget surface lot options with shuttle service