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

PCU Registered Nurse

Overview

• Travel/contract role in Columbus, Ohio
• 16-week assignment
• Night shift, 3x12 hours, 19:00–7:30
• 36 hours per week

Unit Details

• Medical oncology progressive care unit with some med-surg patients
• High-acuity PCU setting
• Oncology experience is preferred but not required
• Pediatric experience is not required
• Floating is required to units of equivalent or lower acuity

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• PCU - Progressive Care Unit (1 year of experience)
• PCU - Progressive Care Unit experience within the last year
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• ACLS issued by American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Experience in an Acute Care setting
• Interpretation of dysrhythmias
• Use of rapid response teams
• Feeding tube care and management
• Accessing ports
• Blood product administration
• Central line care and management
• PICC line management
• Heparin protocols
• Manage cardiac drips without titration

Clinical Skills Mentioned

• Dysrhythmia interpretation
• Rapid response team use
• Feeding tube care and management
• Port access
• Blood product administration
• Central line, peripheral line, and PICC management
• IV starts
• Heparin protocols
• Cardiac drip management
• PCA
• Chest tube management
• External CPAP/BIPAP
• High-flow nasal cannula
• ABG interpretation
• Nasal cannula
• Tracheostomy management

Preferred Skills

• Dysrhythmia management
• IV insulin protocols
• Insulin drip titration
• Phlebotomy
• Chemotherapy administration and monitoring
• Wound care/wound vac
• Arterial line management
• Surgical drains
• Non-invasive airway management

Additional Notes

• Previous travel experience is preferred
• Staffing ratios are typically 1:3 for PCU and 1:4–5 for med-surg telemetry
• Parking is available through multiple permit options at additional cost