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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jan 4, 2027
• Length: 16 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) night shift position requiring 2 years of acute care experience and OH or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Surgical Oncology PCU unit caring for mixed acuity PCU and Med Surg patients
• Night shift, 3x12 hours (7:00 PM-7:30 AM)
• 16-week assignment length
• Patient staffing ratio goal of 1:4, may be up to 1:5
• Variable weekend scheduling based on unit needs, no set or blocked scheduling
• Floating required within scope of practice
• Adult and geriatric surgical oncology patient population including breast, thyroid, melanoma, hepatobiliary, colorectal, and plastics/reconstructive cases
• Involves chemotherapy administration, blood transfusions, IV antibiotics, management of oncologic emergencies and cytokine release syndrome, insulin drips, and heparin drips
• Heavy focus on infection prevention protocols and fall prevention
• Epic EMR experience required

Requirements

• Active OH or compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• ONS Chemo certification preferred
• 2 years of total acute care nursing experience required, with at least 1 year in PCU
• Acute care experience must be current and consistent within the last 12 months
• Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• Experience with BiPAP/CPAP management preferred
• Experience with chest tubes (Emerson/PleurEvac) preferred
• Tracheostomy care and management experience
• Skilled in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, and emergency response
• 2 professional references required, with at least one from a manager, director, or supervisor; a Charge RN reference is acceptable for the second; coworker references not accepted

Additional Information

• Provide direct care to surgical oncology patients with complex medical needs in a busy surgical unit
• All permanent staff on the unit are PCU trained, providing a supportive team environment
• Oncology experience preferred but not required
• First-time travelers are welcome and encouraged to apply
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• Former employees eligible for travel assignment after 6 months away from the facility
• Current employees are ineligible for travel positions at this health system
• RTO must be submitted with contract and limited to 7 days or less
• Candidates must complete Ohio fingerprinting promptly upon contract signing due to strict compliance timelines