PCU RN
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital
$2,287/weekCare Career will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
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
Facility
Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital
Pros
Units are nice, staff are kind. Single patient rooms with 4:1 ratios day and night on med surg.
Cons
Scheduled every weekend, floated for the first 6 weeks of contract every shift. Not traveler friendly even though they say they are. Staff are treated well not travelers.
- Short Term Acute Care
- 306 beds
Columbus, OH
About
Columbus, Ohio, is a midwestern city best known for its diverse food scene, lively arts and culture and friendly Midwestern hospitality. The city has something to offer everyone, from the world-renowned Columbus Zoo and Aquarium to the interactive COSI science museum and research center. Columbus has an auspicious food scene, with excellent local restaurants like The Guild House and Wolf's Ridge Brewing. It’s also home to three professional sports teams, including the Columbus Blue Jackets (NHL), the Columbus Crew (MLS) and the Columbus Clippers (MiLB). The Downtown Arena District hosts these teams at the Nationwide Arena, Huntington Park and the Great American Ball Park. Columbus also lays claim to Ohio State University, one of the largest universities in the United States.
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