Registered Nurse – Med/Surg Telemetry & Oncology Observation Unit
Columbus, OH
Prime Staffing
3x12 hrs

ID: 63226430 Shift: Night 3x12-Hour (19:00 - 07:30) Description: Observation Unit/MS/TELE/ONC - 12N - 6/29 START DATECerts Required: BCLSCerts Preferred: ACLS, OCNSkills Required: Telemetry, MS/TELE, Interpretation of dysrhythmias, Starting IVs, PICC line management,2 years Minimum Experience Required, Accepts 1st time travelers.Scrubs not provided, Color: Navy Blue/WhiteFloating Requirements: May occasionally float to the James ED to assist with inpatient Med/Surg tele patients awaiting transfer to their acute care unit. Orientation to the area will be providedPatient Diagnoses Dehydration and electrolyte abnormalities Nausea and Vomiting Chemotherapy/Radiation symptom management Acute Kidney Injury Palliative/Pain Control Urinary Tract Infection Syncope Post-Procedure (IR, GI, Pulm) requiring overnight stay Transition to Hospice PEG tube/Line placement Fever of Unknown OriginSpecial Procedures/Unit Details The Observation manages patients with anticipated short lengths of stays up to two midnights, at which point a disposition decision is made. The goal of James observation is to provide high quality, efficient care, without discharging or admitting patients prematurely. Patients boarded from the ED and ICC in observation status. Patients are stable and unlikely to require an upgrade in care. Goal is for discharge in less than two midnights. Unit providers include APPs and supervising MDs. Ratio 1:4 with charge in an assignment. Other available resources are RNs, PCAs, UCAs Modified Time:6/29/2026 12:00:00 AM Account Manager: Ashley Schendel Account Manager Email: COVID-19 Vaccine: Not Required Flu Vaccine: Required - Medical Exemptions Only Submittals:Low Job Requirements & Qualifications Previous Charge Experience : - Years of Experience : 2 Patient Ratio Experience : Charting System Experience : Required Charting System Name : Epic Community Hospital Experience : - LTAC Experience : - Trauma Level I Experience : - Trauma Level II Experience : - Travel Experience Required : - Certifications : ACLS*, BLS, OCN*Skills : Accessing/Managing Ports*, BiPAP/CPAP management/maintenance*, Blood Product Administration, Central line care/management, Heparin Protocols*, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC)*, Interpretation of dysrhythmias, IV insulin protocols*, Management of dysrhythmias, MS/Tele, Nasal Cannula, PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown*, Peripheral Line Care/Management, Phlebotomy, PICC line management, Starting and maintaining IVs, Telemetry, Telemetry - on the unit monitoring, Telemetry Oncology*, Titration of Insulin drips*, Use of Rapid Response/Code teams*, Screen missing requirements, see special equipment Unit Details Staffing & Scheduling Scheduling Type : - Patient Ratios Days : - Patient Ratios Nights : - Patient Ratios Weekends : - Float Required : To other MS Tele Oncology units in the James Call Required : - Weekend Coverage : - Number of Weekend Shifts Per Contract : variable based on unit needs Pre-Approved Time Off : one Orientation Hours : 72 Facility & Patient Care Details Patient Age Groups : Adults, Geriatrics Daily Census : - Number of Visits Per Day : - Number of Rooms : 6 Number of Beds : 6 Additional Unit Information Interdisciplinary Support : IV Teams, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Interpretation Services, Radiology, Social Services, Rapid Response Teams, Pharmacy, Transportation Patient Diagnoses : o Dehydration and electrolyte abnormalities o Nausea and Vomiting o Chemotherapy/Radiation symptom management o Acute Kidney Injury o Palliative/Pain Control o Urinary Tract Infection o Syncope o Post-Procedure (IR, GI, Pulm) requiring overnight stay o Transition to Hospice o PEG tube/Line placement o Fever of Unknown Origin Special Procedures/Unit Details : James observation manages patients with anticipated short lengths of stays up to two midnights, at which point a disposition decision is made. The goal of James observation is to provide high quality, efficient care, without discharging or admitting patients prematurely. Patients boarded from the ED and ICC in observation status. Patients are stable and unlikely to require an upgrade in care. Goal is for discharge in less than two midnights. Unit providers include APPs and supervising MDs. Ratio 1:4 with charge in an assignment. Other available resources are RNs, PCAs, UCAs Special Equipment : Alaris pumps, EPIC documentation, Telemetry monitoring****Must meet experience requirements within the 3 most recent years. However, must have at least 1 year of CURRENT specialty experience for a clinical pass.***** #Tier4 Travel Compliance There is a strict compliance deadline of Tuesday prior to start no exceptions. Please screen for any candidate vacation time taking place immediately after booking as this will likely cause a push due to fingerprinting delays. Please only submit to one location. The AM team will find the best fit for the clinician. PLEASE NOTE: ALL CANDIDATES MUST BE MADE AWARE OF THE URGENCY OF THE OHIO FINGERPRINTING PROCESS. Candidate must complete fingerprints as soon as they sign contract. TRAVELERS WHO ARE UNRESPONSIVE OR UNCOOPERATIVE WITH CREDENTIALING ARE AT RISK OF PUSH/CANCEL. All candidates who are currently outside the state of Ohio but within driving distance will be required to drive to a fingerprinting location in Ohio as soon as possible after booking. Travelers who are extreme distances from Ohio will be mailed a fingerprinting packet, which is to be completed urgently upon receipt. Detailed instructions will be sent to the candidate by the Credentialing team. RTO required with submission, must be built into contract Locals are accepted at the same rate Reference Requirements: 2 professional references are required. At least 1 reference must be from a manager/director or someone in a formal leadership capacity (e.g., a supervisor). Charge RN acceptable for 2nd reference. No coworker references accepted. Former employees are eligible for a travel assignment once they have been away from the facility for 6 months or more Current employees are ineligible to be hired as a traveler at any Ohio State University hospital location RNs- must have valid compact or state license in hand at time of submission. MRI techs - submittals without OH license are acceptable. Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program. Submittal Details: #Tier4 Travel ComplianceThere is a strict compliance deadline of Tuesday prior to start no exceptions. Please screen for any candidate vacation time taking place immediately after booking as this will likely cause a push due to fingerprinting delays.Please only submit to one location. The AM team will find the best fit for the clinician.PLEASE NOTE: ALL CANDIDATES MUST BE MADE AWARE OF THE URGENCY OF THE OHIO FINGERPRINTING PROCESS. Candidate must complete fingerprints as soon as they sign contract. TRAVELERS WHO ARE UNRESPONSIVE OR UNCOOPERATIVE WITH CREDENTIALING ARE AT RISK OF PUSH/CANCEL.All candidates who are currently outside the state of Ohio but within driving distance will be required to drive to a fingerprinting location in Ohio as soon as possible after booking. Travelers who are extreme distances from Ohio will be mailed a fingerprinting packet, which is to be completed urgently upon receipt. Detailed instructions will be sent to the candidate by the Credentialing team.RTO required with submission, must be built into contractLocals are accepted at the same rateReference Requirements: 2 professional references are required. At least 1 reference must be from a manager/director or someone in a formal leadership capacity (e.g., a supervisor). Charge RN acceptable for 2nd reference. No coworker references accepted.Former employees are eligible for a travel assignment once they have been away from the facility for 6 months or moreCurrent employees are ineligible to be hired as a traveler at any Ohio State University hospital locationRNs- must have valid compact or state license in hand at time of submission.MRI techs - submittals without OH license are acceptable.Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program. Guaranteed Hours: Contract Weeks:91