PCU RN
Columbus, OH
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

PCU

Job Overview

• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Employment type: Travel/Contract
• Contract length: 16 weeks
• Shift: Night, 3x12 hours, 19:00–7:30
• Hours per week: 36

Unit Details

• Medical oncology progressive care unit with some med-surg overflow
• Oncology telemetry unit with a large PCU component
• Pediatric patients are extremely rare on this unit

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• PCU - Progressive Care Unit (1 year of experience)
• PCU - Progressive Care Unit experience within the last year
• ACLS issued by American Heart Association
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Oncology experience

Required Skills

• Interpretation of dysrhythmias
• Use of rapid response teams
• Feeding tube care and management
• Accessing ports
• Blood product administration
• Central line care/management
• Peripheral line care/management
• PICC line management
• Starting IVs
• Heparin protocols
• Cardiac drip management
• PCA
• Titration of cardiac drips
• Chest tubes
• External CPAP/BIPAP
• High-flow nasal cannula
• Interpretation of ABGs
• Nasal cannula
• Tracheostomy management

Preferred Skills

• Management of dysrhythmias
• IV insulin protocols
• Titration of insulin drips
• Phlebotomy
• Chemotherapy administration and monitoring
• Wound care/wound vac
• Arterial line management
• Surgical drains
• Non-invasive airway management

Additional Notes

• Oncology experience is preferred but not required
• Previous travel experience is preferred
• Weekend shifts are variable
• Staffing ratios may vary based on unit needs