Oncology PCU Registered Nurse
Columbus, OH
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

PCU Registered Nurse (RN) travel contract in Columbus, OH (43210) — Night shift, medical oncology Progressive Care Unit (PCU); Epic charting; weekly pay $1,940–$2,040. Apply now for this Columbus, Ohio nursing job.

Travel Nurse Job Details — PCU RN, Columbus, OH

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940 – $2,040
• Location: Columbus, OH 43210 (Columbus healthcare opportunity, Ohio nursing jobs)
• Setting: Medical Oncology PCU (18 East and West, Medical Oncology PCU) — high-acuity adult & adolescent care
• Contract Duration: 16 weeks (Start: 6/29/2026 – End: 10/19/2026)
• Shift: Night shifts, 12 hours (19:00 – 07:30), 3 shifts per week — ideal for travel nurses and night shift RNs
• Hours per Week: 36
• Patient Ratios: 1:3 PCU; 1:4–5 Med Surg Telemetry
• Orientation: Week 1 Mon–Fri dayshift; Week 2 36 hours on-unit with preceptor
• Flexible Scheduling: Self-schedule requests accommodated

Qualifications — PCU RN / Progressive Care Nurse Requirements

• At least 1 year of current PCU specialty experience within the last 3 years (PCU RN or Progressive Care Unit experience)
• Valid RN license (compact or Ohio state license required at time of submission)
• Graduation from an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
• Required certifications: BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support), ACLS, NIHSS
• Epic charting system experience required (Electronic Health Records / EHR experience)
• 2 professional references (at least 1 from a manager/director or formal leadership role)
• Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only)
• Ability to float to units of equivalent or lower acuity as needed
• Previous travel nurse experience preferred
• Oncology RN experience preferred but not required (medical oncology, oncology nursing)

Core Responsibilities — PCU / Medical Oncology RN

• Provide high-acuity, evidence-based nursing care to medical oncology patients, including solid tumor, orthopedic, and thoracic oncology diagnoses
• Assess, monitor, and interpret dysrhythmias and arterial blood gases (ABGs)
• Administer blood products and manage cardiac drips; chemotherapy administration preferred
• Manage central lines, PICC lines, ports, and peripheral IVs
• Care for feeding tubes, tracheostomies, chest tubes, and surgical drains
• Initiate and utilize rapid response teams and follow infection prevention protocols
• Operate specialized equipment: GE telemetry monitors, bladder scanner, Alaris pumps, Stryker beds, PCA pumps, high-flow nasal cannula, CPAP/BiPAP
• Float to other PCU or MedSurg Oncology units as required; collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (PT, RT, radiology, pharmacy, case management)

Experience Columbus, OH — a vibrant city with top universities, parks, and a lively downtown. This travel nursing opportunity is ideal for PCU RNs and oncology RNs seeking professional growth, flexible scheduling, and meaningful patient care in Ohio healthcare.

How to apply: Submit your resume, RN license (compact or Ohio), and required certifications. 2 professional references required. Apply now to join our healthcare team today as a PCU Registered Nurse (RN) travel nurse in Columbus, OH.

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