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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 14, 2026
• Length: 16 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Oncology RN for an inpatient hematology/oncology unit, requiring ONS/ONCC chemo certification and prior hematology oncology experience.

Details

• Inpatient oncology unit caring for adults and geriatric patients newly diagnosed with acute leukemia
• High acuity medical unit with frequent blood product administration, IV antibiotics, and electrolyte management
• Target staffing ratio of 1:4, with up to 1:5 possible
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM-7:30 AM)
• May be scheduled under a rotating 12-hour day/night contract based on departmental needs, with assignments reviewed every 4-week period
• Variable weekend requirements based on unit needs
• Uses Epic for computerized charting

Requirements

• Active OH or compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• Current BLS and ACLS certification required
• ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy certification required
• NIHSS certification preferred
• Minimum of 2 years overall nursing experience required
• At least 1 year of current inpatient hematology oncology experience required within the specialty
• Acute care experience must be current and consistent within the last 12 months, in the applicable specialty
• Prior travel nursing experience required, from an inpatient unit
• Skilled in IV therapy, port access and management, central line and PICC line care, and blood product administration
• Experience with chemotherapy administration, monitoring, and body fluid handling post-chemotherapy
• Skilled in recognizing and communicating abnormal lab values and managing oncologic emergencies (ATLS, sepsis)
• Experience with telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation
• Experience caring for patients with leukemia, blood dyscrasias, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma preferred
• Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• Two professional references required, with at least one from a manager/director or supervisor and the second from a manager/director or charge RN; coworker references not accepted

Additional Information

• Primary focus on infection prevention protocols and patient fall prevention
• Candidates must complete Ohio fingerprinting promptly after contract signing due to strict credentialing timelines
• Local candidates are accepted at the same pay rate
• Former employees eligible for travel assignments after 6 months away from the facility
• Current employees of the health system are not eligible for travel assignments at this facility
• RTO must be requested and built into the contract at time of submission, limited to 7 days or less
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position