PCU RN
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital
$2,300-2,519/weekPRIDE Health will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
PCU
Overview
- Travel/contract RN assignment in Columbus, Ohio.
- 16-week contract.
- Night shift: 3x12 hours, 19:00–7:30.
- Unit: 12 James PCU / 12 James Surg Onc.
- Mixed-acuity surgical oncology unit caring for PCU and Med Surg patients.
- Adults and geriatrics.
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.
- NIHSS.
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing.
- Experience in a(n) Acute Care setting.
- Ohio State license verification within 30 days of start.
- NURSYS verification.
- Unit-specific competency exam.
- Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam.
- Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam within 1 year of start and updated annually.
- Graduate of an accredited college of nursing.
Preferred
- ONS Chemo.
Clinical Focus
- Surgical oncology: breast, thyroid, melanoma.
- Hepatobiliary cancers: liver, pancreas, spleen, biliary tract cancers, neuroendocrine.
- Colorectal cancer: colon, rectal cancer.
- Plastics: reconstructive breast cancer or sarcoma.
Procedures / Unit Details
- Chemotherapy.
- Blood transfusions.
- IV antibiotics.
- Oncologic emergencies.
- Cytokine release syndrome.
- Insulin drips.
- Heparin drips.
- Heavy focus on infection prevention protocols and patient falls.
Scheduling / Float
- Staffing goal is 1:4, but may be 1:5.
- Weekends vary based on unit needs.
- No set or blocked scheduling.
- May be required to float within scope of practice.
- Rotating day/night contract may include days, nights, or a combination depending on department needs.
Facility
Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital
Pros
- very traveler friendly - coworkers have been friendly, helpful and respectful - safe staffing assignments
Cons
- managers can seem alittle cold-shoulder due to you being traveler - get floated often
- 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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