PCU RN
Columbus, OH
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Rotating

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 21, 2026
• Length: 16 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) treating acute leukemia and hematology patients, requiring 2 years of acute care experience and no chemo certification.

Details

• Work in the Acute Leukemia and Hematology PCU of a cancer hospital
• Primarily care for newly diagnosed acute leukemia patients
• Patient population includes adults and geriatrics
• Staffing ratio goal is 1:4, but may be 1:5
• 12-hour Day/Night rotating shifts (7:00-19:30 or 19:00-7:30)
• Shift assignments (days, nights, or combination) reviewed every 4-week scheduling period based on department needs
• Variable weekend requirements based on unit needs
• EPIC charting system required

Requirements

• Active OH or compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• NIHSS certification required
• ONS Chemo certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of current acute care nursing experience within the last 12 months required
• At least 1 year of PCU experience required
• Oncology experience preferred; training provided for oncology patients
• Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• Skilled in IV therapy/phlebotomy, starting and maintaining IVs
• Skilled in central line and peripheral line care/management
• Skilled in PICC line management
• Skilled in blood product administration
• Skilled in cardiac monitoring and interpretation/management of dysrhythmias
• Experience with accessing/managing ports preferred
• 2 professional references required, with at least 1 from a Manager/Director or formal leadership role; Charge RN acceptable for second reference; no coworker references accepted

Additional Information

• Heavy focus on infection prevention protocols and patient falls prevention
• Utilizes Rapid Response Teams as needed
• Feeding tube care and management responsibilities included
• Locals are accepted at the same rate
• First-time travelers will be screened and considered for this position
• RTO must be requested and built into the contract prior to submission, limited to 7 days or less
• Former employees are eligible for a travel assignment after being away from the facility for 6 months or more
• Current employees of the health system are ineligible to be hired as travelers at this location
• Candidates must complete Ohio fingerprinting requirements urgently upon signing the contract