PCU/Oncology Registered Nurse
Dayton, OH
Access Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse – PCU/Oncology (Travel/Contract)

Location: Dayton, Ohio
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (4 shifts of 12 hours, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Hours per Week: 48

Unit Overview

• 35-bed medical and radiation oncology unit specializing in oncology and hematology patients
• Mixed acuity: Medical-Surgical and Advanced Care patients
• Frequent care involving blood products, chemotherapy, drips, PCA pumps, wounds, and more
• Targeted patient ratios typically 1:4, can be up to 1:5-6
• Nurses with ONS Certification administer chemotherapy
• Navy blue scrubs required

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 1.5 years nursing experience with some level 1 or 2 stepdown/PCU experience (ICU experience does not count)
• Oncology experience required
• Sickle cell experience and chemo certification preferred but not required
• Must have experience working with a 1:5 patient ratio in stepdown or PCU settings (must be clearly documented in work history)
• EPIC electronic health record experience required
• Must float to all Stepdown/Advanced Care units, including high-risk respiratory/COVID units
• Must be available to work every other weekend and holidays

Required Certifications & Competencies

• Current Ohio RN license (primary source verification required)
• BLS and ACLS certifications (must be able to read and interpret EKG strips)
• Pass an online EKG telemetry competency assessment before starting (with up to 3 attempts allowed)
• Fit testing for N95 respirator prior to working on the high-risk respiratory unit (PAPR may be offered if needed)
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam within 2 years
• Unit-specific competency exam within 2 years
• NIH Stroke Certification required unless working in L&D, Behavioral Health, Rehab, PACU, OR, Oncology, Infusion, or Med-Surg/Tele units
• Respiratory safety clearance within 1 year, renewed annually
• Physical exam within 2 years indicating fitness to work and free of communicable diseases
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray and annual TB questionnaire if past positive
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season
• Drug screening: Negative 9 or 10 panel drug screen within 12 months, including marijuana panel (medical marijuana use not accepted)

Additional Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID required
• E-Verify compliance required
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, and HHS/OIG required
• Fingerprinting not required for this unit
• Education verification and NURSYS verification required
• Two professional references within 2 years required (one must be a manager/supervisor/charge nurse) or employment verification if references unavailable
• Current resume/application required
• Skills checklist updated within 1 year required
• Must submit a completed medical questionnaire for respiratory protection prior to orientation
• Candidate agreement form must be fully completed prior to documentation due date

Floating & Scheduling Notes

• Floating assignments determined by employer discretion; may include main campus and nearby satellite campuses within 15 miles
• No block scheduling available
• Employer reserves the right to cancel shifts due to census with notice (up to 3 shifts for 13-week contracts)
• Travel experience preferred but not required

Important Application Notes

• Application must clearly show 1:5 ratio experience in stepdown or PCU in work history to be considered
• ICU experience does not substitute for stepdown/PCU experience
• Request for time off (RTO) must be submitted with initial application; no RTO added after offer
• RTO approval is at manager’s discretion

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with oncology and stepdown/PCU experience seeking a travel contract night shift role in a specialized oncology unit.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• Oncology experience within the last year (minimum 1 year)
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS certification