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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 10, 2026
• Length: 16 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position at a cancer hospital, requiring a minimum of 2 years of experience and active ACLS and BLS certifications.

Details

• Mixed-acuity PCU and Med/Surg unit within a cancer hospital setting, with a heavy surgical oncology focus
• Patient population includes adults and geriatrics with diagnoses spanning surgical oncology (breast, thyroid, melanoma), hepatobiliary cancers, colorectal cancers, and reconstructive plastics
• Procedures and treatments include chemotherapy, blood transfusions, IV antibiotics, oncologic emergencies, cytokine release syndrome management, insulin drips, and heparin drips
• Strong emphasis on infection prevention protocols and patient fall prevention
• Goal nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4, but may reach 1:5 depending on unit needs
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00–07:30)
• Day/night rotating scheduling is possible; shift assignments are reviewed every 4-week scheduling period based on staffing needs
• Weekend scheduling is variable based on unit needs
• Floating within scope of practice may be required
• Epic EMR is used for charting

Requirements

• Active OH RN license or Compact RN license required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• 2 professional references required for consideration: at least 1 must be from a Manager, Director, or formal leadership role (e.g., Supervisor); a Charge RN is acceptable as a 2nd reference; co-worker references are not accepted

Additional Information

• Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Chemo certification is preferred
• 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
• Self-scheduling requests are submitted by the traveler prior to the final schedule being posted
• Candidates may request time off (RTO), but it must be submitted upfront and is limited to 7 days or fewer for the contract
• Former employees of this facility are eligible to apply after at least 6 months away
• Local candidates are accepted
• Ohio state fingerprinting is required and must be initiated promptly after accepting a contract; candidates outside Ohio may need to travel to an in-state fingerprinting location or will be mailed a fingerprinting packet for urgent completion
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply