Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Columbus, OH
Heal Horizon Inc
3x12 hrs

15E James - Acute Leukemia and Hematology - 12 D/N Only- CHEMO CERTIFICATION REQUIRED!!!
Shift: Day 3x12-Hour (07:00 - 19:30) / Night 3x12-Hour (19:00 - 07:30)
Experience: Must have MS oncology and at least 1 inpatient hematology oncology experience in work history and checklist. A minimum of two years of overall nursing experience is required

First Time travelers: NO
Patient Age Group: Adults, Geriatrics
Patient Diagnoses: Primarily care for newly diagnosed acute leukemia patients
Medical unit - high number of blood products, IV antibiotics and electrolytes.
Staffing Ratios: Goal is 1:4, but can be 1:5
Weekends: Variable based on unit needs

If you accept a 12D/N rotating contract, you may be scheduled for days, nights, or a combination of both, depending on the department’s needs. Shift assignments are reviewed every 4-week scheduling period, but changes are not guaranteed and are based on staffing priorities at that time.

Special Focus:
• Heavy focus on infection prevention protocols
• Patient falls prevention

Certifications Required:
• BLS
• ACLS
•ONS Chemo Cert

Certifications Preferred:
• NIHSS

Skills Required:
• MS/Tele
• Telemetry
• Interpretation of dysrhythmias
• Telemetry monitoring
• Use of Rapid Response Teams
• Feeding tube care and management
• IV therapy/Phlebotomy
• Blood Product Administration
• Central line blood draw
• Peripheral Line Care/Management
• PICC line management
• Starting IVs
Computerized Charting: EPIC