PCU RN – Surgical Oncology
Columbus, OH
HonorVet Technologies
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

🩺 Travel RN – PCU (Surgical Oncology)
📍 Columbus, OH
🏥 James Cancer Hospital & Research Institute | OSU Wexner Medical Center
💰 Weekly Gross: $2,240
📆 Start Date: 01/26/2026
⏳ Duration: 16 Weeks
📌 AYA Auto Offer | 2 Openings

Job Details

• Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) – Surgical Oncology

• Unit: 12 East & West Surgical Oncology (12 James)

• Shift Options:

  • Days: 3x12 (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM)

  • Nights: 3x12 (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)

• Schedule: Self-Scheduling (no block schedules)

• Patient Ratios:

  • Goal 1:4, may go 1:5 based on acuity

• Float: Yes – to other acute care oncology units

• Orientation: 72 hours

• Locals Accepted: Yes (same rate)

HARD REQUIREMENT

🚨 RECENT PCU EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Mixed-acuity unit caring for PCU & Med-Surg patients

• Strong surgical PCU background required

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years RN experience

• BLS, ACLS, NIHSS required

• Epic charting experience required

• Oncology experience preferred, not required

• Compact or Ohio RN license required at submission

Unit Overview

• Busy Surgical Oncology PCU in a new tower opening

• All permanent staff are PCU-trained

• Adult & geriatric patient population

• Heavy focus on infection prevention & fall safety

• No set weekend pattern; weekends vary by unit needs

Common Diagnoses

• Surgical Oncology: Breast, thyroid, melanoma

• Hepatobiliary: Liver, pancreas, biliary tract, neuroendocrine tumors

• Colorectal: Colon & rectal cancer

• Plastics: Reconstructive breast & sarcoma surgery

• Orthopedic & cardiothoracic surgical patients

Skills Required

• Cardiac telemetry & dysrhythmia interpretation

• PCU-level patient monitoring

• Chest tube care (Emerson / Pleur-Evac)

• IV antibiotics & blood transfusions

• Chemotherapy exposure

• Insulin & heparin drips

• Management of oncologic emergencies

• Cytokine release syndrome

• CPAP/BiPAP & tracheostomy care

Preferred

• ONS Chemotherapy certification

Systems & Equipment

• Charting: Epic

• Client/B450 telemetry system

• Alaris pumps, bladder scanners, Stryker beds

Compliance Notes (IMPORTANT)

⚠️ Ohio fingerprinting is URGENT and mandatory

• Must be completed immediately after contract signing

• Strict compliance deadline: Tuesday prior to start date

• RTO must be disclosed at submission

• 2 professional references required (1 manager/director)

• Former OSU employees eligible after 6 months

• Current OSU employees not eligible for travel roles

Why This Assignment

✔ High-acuity surgical oncology experience
✔ Strong PCU skill development
✔ Self-scheduling requests
✔ Premier academic medical center
✔ AYA Auto Offer = quick placement