PCU Registered Nurse
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital

Registered Nurse – PCU (Night Shift)

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

Job Overview

• Unit: Acute Leukemia and Hematology
• Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 19:00–7:30)
• Schedule: Self-scheduling accepted before finalization; no set/blocked scheduling
• Orientation:

  • Week 1: Monday–Friday, dayshift
  • Week 2: 36 hours on-unit orientation with a preceptor
• Staffing Ratios: Goal 1:4, may be 1:5
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
• Patient Diagnoses: Primarily newly diagnosed acute leukemia patients
• Special Focus Areas: Infection prevention protocols, patient falls prevention
• Shift Rotation: May include days, nights, or combination depending on unit needs; shift assignments reviewed every 4 weeks but not guaranteed to change

Required Qualifications

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

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

  • Central line blood draws
  • PICC line management

Preferred Certifications (Not Required)

• ONS Chemotherapy Certification
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including SS trace, counties lived/worked, nationwide check, sex offender registry, and motor vehicle record if driving is required
• 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 (no pending drug screens allowed)
• Physical exam: Physician documentation within 1 year stating good health and free of contagious disease
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tdap (adult dose after age 11/12)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
  • TB questionnaire in lieu of annual TB test renewal
  • 2 MMR vaccines or positive titers for measles, mumps, and rubella
  • Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (declination acceptable)
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer (medical exemption requires documentation)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (10/1–3/31)
• Fit mask testing required annually for inpatient/patient-facing roles starting with contracts dated 7/13/2026 and beyond; onsite fit testing available if needed
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually
• Dress code and hand hygiene policy acknowledgment required

Competency and Testing Requirements

• Medication/pharmacology competency exam required prior to start
• Unit-specific competency exam required
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required within 1 year of start and updated annually (minimum passing score 76%)

References and Documentation

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

Additional Notes

• No chemotherapy certification required for this position
• Weekend work is variable based on unit needs
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this role

This position offers a specialized opportunity to care for adult and geriatric patients with acute leukemia in a telemetry-monitored environment, emphasizing infection control and patient safety.