PCU RN
Columbus, OH
Modern Healthcare Solutions
3x12 hrs, Rotating
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (RN)

Unit Information

This position is within a Medical Oncology unit featuring progressive care beds and pediatric patients. The unit handles a high acuity level of care with a limited number of medical-surgical cases.

Schedule

• Rotating 12-hour shifts, which may include days, nights, or a combination based on departmental needs.
• Shift assignments are reviewed every four weeks but are subject to change based on staffing priorities.

Patient Diagnoses

• Solid Tumor
• Orthopedic Oncology
• Thoracic Oncology

Special Procedures/Unit Details

The unit has 36 beds, with over 24 dedicated to a progressive care unit level of care. Pediatric patients are rare and will primarily be managed by permanent staff. Experience with pediatric care is not required for this role.

Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years of acute care nursing experience, including at least 1 year in a progressive care unit (PCU).
• Certifications: Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and NIH Stroke Scale.
• Patient-to-nurse ratios: 1:4-5 for Medical-Surgical telemetry and 1:3 for PCU.
• Willingness to float within units of equal or lower acuity levels.
• Prior travel nursing experience is preferred.

Skills Required

• Interpretation of dysrhythmias
• Utilization of rapid response teams
• Feeding tube care and management
• Port access and management
• Administering blood products
• Central and peripheral line care and management
• PICC line management
• Starting IVs and following heparin protocols
• Management of cardiac drips (no titration)
• Patient-controlled analgesia (PCA)
• Titration of cardiac drips and management of chest tubes (Emerson/Pleur-evac)
• External CPAP/BIPAP and High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) management
• Interpretation of arterial blood gases (ABGs)
• Management of nasal cannulas and tracheostomy care

Skills Preferred

• Management of dysrhythmias
• IV insulin protocols and titration of insulin drips
• Phlebotomy
• Chemotherapy administration and monitoring
• Wound care and management (including wound vac)
• Arterial line management
• Surgical drain management
• Non-invasive airway management

Benefits

• Competitive salary with automatic job offer.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

Note: Staffing ratios aim for 1:4-5, but may vary based on current unit needs. Weekend shifts are subject to variability.