PCU Registered Nurse
Columbus, OH
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,488/weekOverview
- Start Date07/27/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration16 weeks
Pay
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (2 years)
- Definitive Observation Unit Nurse, Progressive Care Nurse, Telemetry Nurse, Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse, Surgical Stepdown Nurse, Stepdown Nurse or Intermediate Care Nurse (2 years)
- Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Associate of Science in Nursing
Description
Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse – PCU (Night Shift)
Location
- Columbus, Ohio
Employment Type
- Travel/Contract
Contract Length
- 16 weeks
Specialty & Experience
- Specialty: Registered Nurse
- Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required
Patient Population & Care Focus
- Adults and Geriatrics
- Primarily care for newly diagnosed acute leukemia patients
- Heavy focus on infection prevention protocols and patient falls prevention
Schedule & Shifts
- Night shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (19:00 – 7:30)
- Rotating 12-hour day/night shifts possible depending on department needs
- Shift assignments reviewed every 4 weeks; changes based on staffing priorities
- No set/blocked scheduling; self-schedule requests accepted before finalizing
- Weekends variable based on unit needs
Staffing Ratios
- Goal is 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio, can be up to 1:5
Orientation
- First week: Monday to Friday, dayshift orientation
- Second week: 36 hours of on-unit orientation with a preceptor
Required Certifications
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Preferred Certifications
- Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Chemotherapy Certification (not required)
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification (preferred)
Required Skills & Competencies
- Medical-Surgical/Telemetry nursing experience
- Telemetry monitoring and interpretation of dysrhythmias
- Use of Rapid Response Teams
- Feeding tube care and management
- IV therapy and phlebotomy
- Blood product administration
- Central line blood draws
- Peripheral line care and management
- PICC line management
- Starting IVs
- Computerized charting experience with EPIC
Required Exams & Competencies
- Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required prior to start)
- Unit-specific competency exam
- Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (required within 1 year of start and updated annually)
Licensure
Requirements/Qualifications
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio
- Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) nursing experience, with at least some experience within the last year
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- Experience with Epic electronic health record system
Employer
Access Healthcare
Access Healthcare aims to provide superior service to our nursing family by providing around the clock support, competitive pay packages and an unmatched benefits package! Unlike other agencies, we offer a true family feel and work with you to find the placement that is right for you. We offer one of the top leading pay packages in the industry and we are ready to get you the money you deserve!
Access Healthcare was founded by two travel nurses, Danielle and Diego, who had a dream and a shared vision of creating an agency which all nurses would want to work with. Our passion has led us to where we are today as one of the top 10 agencies in our home state of New Jersey, with access to contracts in all 50 states! We encourage you to join our team and we cannot wait to get to know you!
Columbus, OH
About
Columbus, Ohio, is a midwestern city best known for its diverse food scene, lively arts and culture and friendly Midwestern hospitality. The city has something to offer everyone, from the world-renowned Columbus Zoo and Aquarium to the interactive COSI science museum and research center. Columbus has an auspicious food scene, with excellent local restaurants like The Guild House and Wolf's Ridge Brewing. It’s also home to three professional sports teams, including the Columbus Blue Jackets (NHL), the Columbus Crew (MLS) and the Columbus Clippers (MiLB). The Downtown Arena District hosts these teams at the Nationwide Arena, Huntington Park and the Great American Ball Park. Columbus also lays claim to Ohio State University, one of the largest universities in the United States.
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