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

Job Opportunity: Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

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

Unit & Patient Information

• Mixed acuity Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Medical-Surgical Telemetry unit caring for medical oncology patients
• Approximately 48 beds (24 PCU + 24 MS Telemetry)
• Patient diagnoses include a variety of solid tumors and some blood cancers
• High acuity patient population
• Pediatric patients are extremely rare on this unit; pediatric experience is NOT required
• Heavy focus on infection prevention protocols and patient fall prevention

Schedule & Orientation

• Self-scheduling requests are accepted before final schedule posting
• Orientation:

  • Week 1: Monday to Friday, day shift
  • Week 2: 36 hours of on-unit orientation with a preceptor
• Shift: 12-hour day/night rotating shifts; assignments reviewed every 4 weeks but subject to staffing needs
• Weekend shifts are variable

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio
• Minimum of 1 year of recent Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience
• Oncology experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Skills & Equipment

• Experience with or willingness to learn:

  • GE B450 telemetry monitors
  • Bladder Scanner
  • Alaris infusion pumps
  • Continuous Bladder Irrigation
  • Patient-Controlled Analgesia (PCA) pumps
• Chemotherapy competence is not required; optional 2-day chemotherapy course available for professional development

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including FBI and BCI fingerprinting (Ohio-specific)
• Education verification from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA)
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start
• Various health documentations required, including:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start
  • Immunizations and titers (MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tdap, TB test or questionnaire)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season
• Competency exams required prior to start, including medication/pharmacology and unit-specific competency exams
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required within 1 year of start and updated annually
• Annual acknowledgment of safety manual, dress code, hand hygiene, ethics, and compliance policies

References & Documentation

• Two professional references required; at least one must be from a manager or formal leadership
• Employment application and skills checklist required

Additional Notes

• Staffing ratios aim for 1:4-5 but may vary based on unit needs
• Opportunities for professional growth and development available
• Flexible scheduling with self-schedule requests

This position is ideal for RNs interested in medical-surgical oncology care with telemetry experience, who are flexible with scheduling and open to travel assignments. Oncology experience is a plus but not mandatory.