PCU Registered Nurse
Columbus, OH
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - PCU

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Unit Description

• Mixed acuity surgical oncology unit caring for PCU and Med Surg patients.
• Busy surgical floor with a focus on surgical oncology and related specialties.
• Staffing ratio goal: 1:4 (may go up to 1:5).
• Rotating shifts (days, nights, or combination) based on unit needs.
• Scheduling reviewed every 4 weeks; no guaranteed fixed shifts.
• Orientation: 1 week of day shift orientation (Mon-Fri), followed by 36 hours on-unit orientation with a preceptor.

Patient Population

• Adults and geriatrics.
• Diagnoses include:

  • Surgical Oncology: breast, thyroid, melanoma.
  • Hepatobiliary cancers: liver, pancreas, spleen, biliary tract, neuroendocrine.
  • Colorectal cancers: colon, rectal.
  • Plastics: reconstructive breast cancer or sarcoma.

Clinical Responsibilities & Procedures

• Chemotherapy administration.
• Blood transfusions.
• IV antibiotics.
• Management of oncologic emergencies.
• Cytokine release syndrome care.
• Insulin and heparin drips.
• Strong emphasis on infection prevention and patient fall prevention protocols.
• Computerized charting system: EPIC.

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of Registered Nurse experience.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.

Required Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) issued by American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)

Required Background & Compliance Checks

• 7-year criminal background check including FBI and state fingerprinting.
• Monthly monitoring through workforce screening systems.
• Education accreditation verification from an accredited nursing program.
• Ohio BCI & FBI fingerprinting required within 1 year of start.
• Pending background check attestation allowed if fingerprint results are pending.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year confirming good health and free of contagious disease.
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination (adult dose after age 11/12).
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year.
• TB questionnaire required.
• Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity via vaccines or positive titer.
• Hepatitis B immunity or vaccination series (declination accepted).
• Varicella immunity via vaccines or positive titer (medical exemptions reviewed).
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31).
• COVID-19 vaccination not required but strongly recommended.

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references required; at least one from a manager or formal leadership.
• Employment application and skills checklist required.
• Unit-specific competency exams including medication/pharmacology and dysrhythmia/EKG competency (annual renewal required).
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgment annually.
• License verification within 30 days of start.
• NURSYS verification for RN license.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio
• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Notes

• No set/blocked scheduling offered.
• Self-scheduling requests are submitted but final schedule is balanced by staffing needs.
• Orientation includes both classroom and hands-on preceptor time.
• Emphasis on compliance with infection control and patient safety protocols.

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses with oncology or surgical oncology experience seeking a travel contract in a busy PCU setting with varied shift opportunities.