Registered Nurse, PCU / Med-Surg Oncology
Columbus, OH
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Job Overview

• Work in a corrections health unit serving Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections inmates.
• Float between Oncology Medical-Surgical (MS) units and Progressive Care Unit (PCU) as needed.
• Ensure staff safety in a secure, locked corrections environment with controlled access by Corrections Officers.
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:3 in PCU, 1:4-5 in MS.
• Some shifts assigned to MS, others to PCU.
• Weekend shifts vary based on unit needs.
• Shift types may include days, nights, or rotating 12-hour shifts, with scheduling reviewed every 4 weeks but subject to change based on staffing priorities.

Experience & Skills

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Required Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; oncology experience preferred but not required.
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required.
• EPIC charting experience required.
• Medical-Surgical and telemetry skills needed.
• Ability to interpret and manage dysrhythmias and perform unit-based telemetry monitoring.
• Experience with IV therapy, blood product administration, central/peripheral line and PICC line care, and starting IVs.
• Familiarity with respiratory care including CPAP/BIPAP, High Flow Nasal Cannula, ABG interpretation, tracheostomy management, and non-invasive airway management.
• Knowledge of endocrine/metabolic protocols (IV insulin), gastrointestinal feeding tube care, and renal failure management including pre/post hemodialysis care.
• Medication management including heparin protocols, cardiac drips (no titration), and PCA.

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA Instructor/Provider or RQI acceptable (letter of completion not accepted).
• ACLS may be required depending on unit (check unit-specific requirements).
• Other certifications may be required based on unit assignment (e.g., PALS, NRP, EFM) but not specified for this role.

Systems & Equipment

• Documentation System: EPIC (required).
• Medication System: Pyxis.

Patient Population

• Patients with active oncology diagnoses and treatments (solid tumors, hematology) as well as oncology workup admissions.
• Patients with history of cancer admitted for other reasons (surgical procedures, COPD, sepsis, abnormal labs, pneumonia).
• Non-oncology diagnoses as listed above.

Work Environment

• Locked corrections unit with a Corrections Officer to inmate ratio of 1:2.
• Safety protocols in place for working in a secure environment.

Compliance & Background Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including SS trace, counties lived/worked, nationwide check, sex offender registry, and motor vehicle record if driving is required.
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting required within 1 year of start, with specific Ohio codes for fingerprinting.
• Education verification from accredited nursing programs required.
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (includes amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cannabinoids, cocaine, methadone, methaqualone, opiates, PCP, propoxyphene).
• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease.
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (adult dose after age 11/12, Tdap required)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
  • TB questionnaire
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (declination acceptable)
  • Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer (medical exemption possible)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31)
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually.
• Annual background checks and compliance training may be required.

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references required, including at least one from a manager or formal leadership.
• Employment application and skills checklist required.
• Competency exams including medication/pharmacology and dysrhythmia/EKG exam required within 1 year of start and updated annually.
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgement required annually.

Summary

This is a 16-week travel contract for a Registered Nurse with strong EPIC charting skills, preferably with oncology experience, to work nights in a secure corrections health unit in Columbus, Ohio. The role requires flexibility to float between PCU and Medical-Surgical oncology units, working with a complex patient population including oncology and non-oncology diagnoses. Candidates must meet strict background, health, and certification requirements and be comfortable working in a locked corrections environment.