PCU/Oncology RN
Dayton, OH
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 8, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a PCU/Oncology position requiring OH or compact RN license and prior stepdown/PCU experience.

Details

• >Works in a 35-bed medical and radiation oncology unit specializing in oncology and hematology patients
• Mixed acuity unit caring for both Med Surg and Advanced Care patients
• Common skills include blood products, chemotherapy, drips, PCAs, and wound care
• Patient ratios targeted at 1:4, with potential up to 1:5-6
• Night shift schedule, 4x12 hours from 19:00 to 7:30
• 36 or 48 hour weekly schedule with no block scheduling
• 13 or 18 week winter contract options available
• Required to float to all Stepdown/Advanced Care units, including high-risk respiratory/COVID units
• May float to Premier's main campus (Dayton), south campus (Centerville, less than 10 miles away), or north campus (Englewood, less than 15 miles away)
• Must work every other weekend and every other holiday
• Uses Epic EMR system

Requirements

• >Active OH or compact RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certification with ability to read and interpret cardiac strips required
• OCN certification preferred
• Minimum 1.5 years of nursing experience required
• SD/PCU experience specifically required; ICU experience does not qualify
• Oncology experience required
• Sickle cell experience and chemo certification preferred but not required
• Trauma Level I and teaching hospital experience preferred
• Epic charting experience required
• Must pass an online EKG telemetry competency assessment prior to starting the assignment
• Must be fitted for N95 respirator prior to working on the HRRU unit unless PAPR is provided
• Skilled in interpretation of dysrhythmias, IV therapy/infusions, and starting/maintaining IVs

Additional Information

• RNs with ONS certification administer chemotherapy on this unit
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Traveler will be prioritized for floating at facility's discretion, potentially to other specialty clusters as medically appropriate
• Facility may cancel up to 3 shifts per 13-week contract due to low census
• Facility may cancel the contract with 2 weeks' notice without fee or fine
• Travelers are not eligible for facility employee incentives
• Maximum of 14 days RTO allowed per contract, must be requested at time of submission with no changes after offer
• Local candidates are not accepted; must reside outside a 50-mile radius
• Candidates with any past license disciplinary action will not be accepted
• Previous PERM/PRN staff or prior agency travelers not extended due to tenure must wait 6 months before reapplying, with facility rehire approval required