Step Down RN
Columbus, OH
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 16 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Step-down/Oncology Telemetry unit requiring PCU experience and an active OH or compact RN license.

Details

• Medical Oncology progressive care unit with telemetry and occasional pediatric oncology patients
• 36-bed unit with over 24 beds dedicated to PCU-level care, plus a small amount of med-surg
• Night shift, 3x12 hours (7:00 PM-7:30 AM), with possible rotation to days based on unit needs
• Patient diagnoses include solid tumor, orthopedic oncology, and thoracic oncology
• Staffing ratios of approximately 1:4-5 for Med Surg Telemetry and 1:3 for PCU
• Required to float to units of equivalent or lower acuity
• Uses GE B450 telemetry monitors, bladder scanners, Alaris pumps, Stryker beds, continuous bladder irrigation, and PCA pumps
• Weekend shifts are variable

Requirements

• Active OH or compact RN license required at time of consideration
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of current acute care experience within the last 12 months, including at least 1 year of PCU experience
• Epic charting experience required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Oncology experience preferred but not required
• Required skills include interpretation of dysrhythmias, use of rapid response teams, feeding tube care, port access, blood product administration, central/peripheral/PICC line care, IV starts, heparin protocols, cardiac drip management, PCA, chest tube care, non-invasive airway management, HFNC, ABG interpretation, nasal cannula use, and tracheostomy management
• Preferred skills include dysrhythmia management, insulin drip titration, phlebotomy, chemotherapy administration/monitoring, wound care/wound vac, arterial line management, surgical drains, and non-invasive airway management
• Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• Two professional references required, with at least one from a manager/director or supervisor; charge RN acceptable for the second; no coworker references accepted

Additional Information

• Provide high-acuity progressive care nursing with a strong focus on infection prevention and fall prevention protocols
• Pediatric oncology patients are occasionally present but are rare and primarily cared for by permanent staff; pediatric experience is not required
• Heavy emphasis on cardiac monitoring, telemetry interpretation, and oncology-related care
• Candidates must complete Ohio fingerprinting promptly after signing the contract due to strict compliance timelines
• Local candidates are accepted at the same pay rate
• Former employees are eligible to return as travelers after being away from the facility for at least 6 months
• Current employees of the health system are not eligible for traveler positions
• RTO must be submitted and built into the contract at time of consideration, limited to 7 days or less
• First-time travelers are welcome and encouraged to apply with a willingness to learn and grow professionally