RN – PCU Oncology Telemetry
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital

Registered Nurse – PCU (Travel/Contract)

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Unit & Patient Care Details

• Medical Oncology unit with progressive care beds and some pediatric patients (pediatric experience not required).
• High acuity Progressive Care Unit (PCU) with some med-surg patients.
• 36-bed Oncology Telemetry unit; over 24 beds dedicated to PCU level of care.
• Patient diagnoses include Solid Tumor, Orthopedic Oncology, and Thoracic Oncology.
• Staffing ratios:

  • Med Surg Telemetry: 1 nurse to 4-5 patients
  • PCU: 1 nurse to 3 patients
• Required to float within units of equivalent or lower acuity.
• Heavy focus on infection prevention protocols and patient fall prevention.

Schedule & Orientation

• Rotating 12-hour day/night shifts (days: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM; nights: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM).
• Shift assignments reviewed every 4 weeks; changes based on staffing needs and not guaranteed.
• Self-scheduling requests allowed before final schedule posting.
• Orientation:

  • Week 1: Monday to Friday, day shift orientation.
  • Week 2: 36 hours of on-unit orientation with a preceptor.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio.
• Minimum 1 year of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) 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 use of rapid response teams.
• Central line and PICC line care and management.
• Knowledge and management of Heparin protocols.
• Ability to manage cardiac drips without titration and titrate cardiac drips as needed.
• Proficiency in PCA pump management.
• Chest tube care, specifically Emerson/Pleur-evac systems.
• Experience with external CPAP/BIPAP devices.
• Use and management of High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC).

Skills & Competencies Required

• Interpretation of dysrhythmias and use of rapid response teams.
• Feeding tube care and management.
• Accessing and managing Ports, Central lines, Peripheral lines, and PICC lines.
• Blood product administration.
• Starting IVs and managing Heparin protocols.
• Managing cardiac drips (no titration) and titrating cardiac drips.
• PCA pump management.
• Chest tube care (Emerson/Pleur-evac).
• Use of external CPAP/BIPAP and High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC).
• Interpretation of arterial blood gases (ABGs).
• Nasal cannula oxygen delivery and tracheostomy management.

Preferred Skills

• Management of dysrhythmias.
• IV insulin protocols and titration of insulin drips.
• Phlebotomy.
• Chemotherapy administration and monitoring.
• Wound care including Wound Vac.
• Arterial line management.
• Surgical drain care.
• Non-invasive airway management.

Equipment Used

• B450 monitors with GE telemetry system.
• Bladder scanner.
• Alaris infusion pumps.
• Stryker beds.
• Continuous bladder irrigation equipment.
• PCA pumps.

Benefits & Additional Information

• Flexible scheduling with self-schedule requests.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including criminal history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, and HHS/OIG monitored monthly.
• Education must be from accredited nursing programs (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA).
• Fingerprinting (Ohio BCI & FBI) required within 1 year of start; must be completed with specific code.
• Annual acknowledgment of dress code, hand hygiene, ethics, and compliance policies required.
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually.
• Competency exams and certifications must be current and maintained per facility policy.

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with PCU or oncology experience seeking a travel contract in a high-acuity oncology telemetry setting with flexible scheduling and comprehensive orientation.