Travel RN – Oncology/Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
Columbus, OH
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Registered Nurse - Travel/Contract

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Facility: James Cancer Hospital (Outside In Hospital System)
Unit: James Clinical Resource Unit - Oncology/Progressive Care Unit (ONC/PCU) - Nights

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2+ years experience in high acuity PCU level or higher
• Oncology experience preferred but not required
• Floating to MedSurg and PCU Oncology units including:

  • Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT)
  • Acute Leukemia
  • Hematology
  • Medical Oncology
  • PCU Oncology
  • Gynecological Oncology
  • Urology
  • Colorectal
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Corrections Healthcare
• Heavy focus on infection prevention protocols and patient fall prevention

Staffing Ratios

• PCU: 1:3 (can be 1:4 with mixed acuity)
• MedSurg Telemetry: ideally 1:4, can be 1:5
• Weekends: variable based on unit needs
• Scheduling: No set/blocked schedules; self-scheduling requests submitted and balanced

Orientation

• First week: Monday to Friday, dayshift orientation
• Weeks 2-3: Five bedside orientation shifts
• Then independent practice

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only (Instructor/Provider and RQI acceptable)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only (Instructor/Provider and RQI acceptable)
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., PALS, NRP, EFM)

Competency Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required prior to start)
• Unit-Specific Competency Exam
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (required within 1 year of start and updated annually; minimum passing score 76%)

Facility & Compliance Requirements

• Background Check: 7-year criminal background check within 1 year of start
• Fingerprinting: Ohio BCI & FBI fingerprinting required within 1 year of start (code 3701.881)
• Physical Exam: Physician documentation within 1 year stating good health and free of contagious disease
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (includes amphetamines, benzodiazepines, THC, cocaine, opiates, etc.)
• Immunizations & Health Documentation:

  • Tdap (adult dose after age 11/12)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • TB Questionnaire
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (declination acceptable)
  • Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer (medical exemption requires documentation)
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccine or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31)
• COVID-19 Vaccine: Not required but strongly recommended

Additional Documentation

• Residency Declaration Form (if using compact license from outside Ohio)
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (annual)
• Dress Code and Hand Hygiene Policy acknowledgment
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Training Certificate (annual)
• Confidential Fraud Waste Abuse and Compliance Reporting Mechanism Form
• Employment Application including education verification
• Skills Checklist
• Education Accreditation Confirmation (must be graduate of accredited nursing program)
• References: 2 professional references required (at least 1 from a manager or formal leadership)

Notes

• Floating across multiple oncology and med-surg units
• Emphasis on infection control and patient safety
• Self-scheduling allows some flexibility but no guaranteed blocked shifts
• Orientation includes both classroom and bedside components
• Strict compliance with facility-specific credentialing and health requirements

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with high acuity PCU or oncology experience seeking travel/contract work in a comprehensive cancer center setting.