Registered Nurse – PCU (Acute Leukemia & Hematology)
Columbus, OH
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse – PCU (Acute Leukemia and Hematology)

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Job Overview

• Care primarily for newly diagnosed adult and geriatric acute leukemia patients.
• Unit focus includes infection prevention and patient falls prevention.
• Staffing ratio goal: 1:4 (may be 1:5).
• Schedule: 12-hour shifts, day or night (rotating possible). Self-scheduling requests accepted before finalizing.
• Orientation:

  • Week 1: Monday-Friday day shifts
  • Week 2: 36 hours on-unit orientation with a preceptor
• Shift assignments reviewed every 4 weeks; changes based on staffing needs.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio.
• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, with at least 1 year of PCU experience within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Certifications:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Skills and competencies:

  • Central line blood draws.
  • PICC line management.

Preferred Certifications

• Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Chemotherapy Certification (not required).
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification (preferred).

Patient Population

• Adults and geriatrics with acute leukemia and hematology diagnoses.

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including SS trace, counties lived/worked, nationwide search, sex offender registry, and motor vehicle record if applicable.
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting required using specific Ohio codes; must be completed within 1 year of start.
• Education verification: Graduate of an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA).
• 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 confirming good health and free of contagious disease.
• Immunizations and health documentation required:

  • Tdap (adult dose after age 11/12).
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year; annual TB questionnaire.
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) – 2 vaccines or positive titer; boosters if low titer.
  • Varicella – 2 vaccines or positive titer; medical exemptions require documentation.
  • Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (declination acceptable).
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (10/1–3/31).
• Fit mask testing required annually for inpatient/patient-facing roles (valid for entire assignment).

Additional Requirements

• 2 professional references required; at least one must be from a manager or formal leader.
• Completion of medication/pharmacology competency exam prior to start.
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required within 1 year of start (with remediation process if failed).
• Unit-specific competency exams may be required.
• Employment application and skills checklist required.
• Annual acknowledgment of orientation safety manual, dress code, hand hygiene, ethics, and compliance policies.
• Fraud, waste, and abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually.

Schedule Details

• Shifts: 12-hour shifts, either days (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM) or nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM).
• Weekly hours: 36 hours (3 shifts per week).
• Weekend shifts variable based on unit needs.

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit prior travel experience required. First-time travelers will be screened.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized hematology/oncology unit with a focus on acute leukemia care, telemetry skills, and critical nursing competencies in a flexible scheduling environment.