PCU Registered Nurse
Columbus, OH
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse – PCU (Travel/Contract)

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Unit & Patient Population

• Mixed acuity surgical oncology unit caring for PCU and Med Surg patients
• Patient age groups: Adults and Geriatrics
• Patient diagnoses include:

  • Surgical Oncology (breast, thyroid, melanoma)
  • Hepatobiliary cancers (liver, pancreas, spleen, biliary tract, neuroendocrine)
  • Colorectal cancers (colon, rectal)
  • Plastics (reconstructive breast cancer, sarcoma)

Work Schedule & Staffing

• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (19:00–7:30)
• Staffing ratio goal: 1 nurse to 4 patients, can be up to 1:5
• Rotating shifts possible (days, nights, or combination) based on unit needs
• No set/blocked scheduling; schedule reviewed every 4 weeks but subject to change
• Travelers may be required to float within their scope of practice
• Self-scheduling requests are submitted but final schedule is balanced by management
• Orientation:

  • Week 1: Monday–Friday day shift orientation
  • Week 2: 36 hours on-unit orientation with a preceptor

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio
• Minimum 1 year of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS)
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification

Required Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) – AHA only (Instructor/Provider and RQI acceptable)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – AHA only
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS)
• Computerized charting experience with EPIC system

Preferred Certifications

• Oncology Nursing Society Chemotherapy Certification (ONS Chemo)

Clinical Skills & Procedures

• Chemotherapy administration
• Blood transfusions
• IV antibiotics
• Management of oncologic emergencies including cytokine release syndrome
• Insulin and heparin drips
• Strong focus on infection prevention protocols and patient fall prevention

Licensure

• Must hold an active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Ohio

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including FBI and BCI fingerprinting (Ohio-specific code 3701.881)
• Education verification from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA)
• Monthly monitoring through workforce compliance systems
• Pending background check attestation required if fingerprint results are pending at start
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (no pending drug screens allowed)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease
• Annual compliance with facility dress code and hand hygiene policies
• Annual acknowledgment of Confidential Fraud Waste Abuse and Compliance Reporting policies
• Annual Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required (must be completed prior to start or within 90 days)
• Annual orientation safety manual acknowledgment

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSPOT) within 1 year or chest x-ray if positive
• Annual TB questionnaire in lieu of annual TB test renewal
• Tdap vaccine (adult dose after age 11/12) required; exemptions not allowed if working with infants or pregnant patients
• 2 MMR vaccines or positive titers for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, and Rubella; boosters required if low titer
• Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (signed declination acceptable)
• Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer; medical exemptions require documentation
• Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (10/1–3/31); mask required if declining
• COVID-19 vaccination not required but strongly recommended
• Annual fit mask testing required for inpatient/patient-facing roles starting 7/13/2026; onsite fit testing available if needed

References & Documentation

• Two professional references required; at least one must be from a manager or formal leadership (charge RN acceptable as second)
• Employment application required including education details
• Skills checklist required

Parking

• Multiple parking permit options available for agency staff (costs and availability subject to change)

This position offers a challenging and fast-paced environment on a busy surgical oncology floor with a focus on specialized oncology nursing care and patient safety.