PCU Progressive Care Unit RN
Dayton, Ohio
Miami Valley Hospital

Registered Nurse – PCU/Oncology

Location: Dayton, Ohio Employment type: Travel/Contract Contract length: 13 weeks (winter contract option of 13 or 18 weeks) Shift: Night, 4x12-hour shifts, 19:00–07:30 Hours: 12 hours per day, 36 or 48 hours per week Schedule: No block schedule

Unit Details

• 35-bed medical and radiation oncology unit specializing in oncology and hematology patients
• Mixed acuity, seeing both Med Surg and Advanced Care patients
• Frequent blood products, chemotherapy, drips, PCAs, and wound care
• ONS-certified RNs on the unit administer chemotherapy
• Targeted patient ratios are 1:4, but can go up to 1:5–6
• Navy blue scrubs

Float Scope and Schedule

• Must float to all Stepdown/Advanced Care units
• Traveler is first to float, at the facility's discretion; may float in and out of specialty clusters, including high-risk respiratory unit/COVID
• If assigned to the main hospital, may float to other campuses within the system: south campus (less than 10 miles from main campus) and north campus (less than 15 miles from main campus)
• Must work every other weekend and every other holiday
• Facility may cancel 3 shifts for low census per 13-week contract, with 2 weeks' notice and no fee or fine

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• PCU (Progressive Care Unit) experience of at least 1 year, with experience within the last year
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or RQI
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or RQI
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Oncology experience
• Experience with Epic

Health and Screening

• Physical exam within 2 years of start, signed by MD, DO, NP, PA, or RN
• Negative TB test (PPD, T-spot, or Quantiferon) or, if past positive, clear chest X-ray and negative TB questionnaire updated annually
• 9- or 10-panel drug screen within 12 months, including marijuana panel; medical marijuana is not accepted as justification for a positive result
• Flu vaccination or declination due by 11/13/2026
• Respirator medical questionnaire and RespSafety clearance within 1 year, renewed annually; fit testing required before working on the HRRU unit unless PAPR is offered or needed
• Measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella: titer or 2 vaccines preferred; attestation of immunity accepted

Competencies and Exams

• Online EKG telemetry competency assessment, completed before starting
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam within 1 year of start; 80% or higher, with up to 3 attempts
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam within 2 years of start
• Unit-specific competency exam within 2 years prior to start
• Skills checklist within 1 year prior to documentation due date, updated annually

Background and Documentation

• 7-year criminal background check within 12 months; open or pending cases and hits are not accepted
• Government-issued photo ID
• I-9 and E-Verify attestation
• Proof of legal name change, if documents show a different name
• Two professional references within 2 years of start, one from a manager, supervisor, or charge RN; employment verification accepted if references are unavailable
• Exclusion checks: HHS/OIG and EPLS/GSA/SAM

Application Submission

• Request RTO (return to office) with the initial submittal; RTO cannot be added after the offer and is approved at the manager's discretion
• Submittal must include the application and current NURSYS report; other certifications are not needed if listed on the application