Oncology PCU Telemetry Registered Nurse
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (PCU) - Travel/Contract

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Specialty: Registered Nurse
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Unit & Patient Care Information

• Unit: 36-bed Oncology Telemetry unit with over 24 beds dedicated to Progressive Care Unit (PCU) level of care
• Patient Population: Primarily adult oncology patients; pediatric patients are rare and typically cared for by permanent staff
• Patient Diagnoses: Solid Tumor, Orthopedic Oncology, Thoracic Oncology
• Unit Focus: High acuity PCU patients with some med-surg; heavy focus on infection prevention and patient fall protocols
• Staffing Ratios:

  • Med Surg Telemetry: 1:4-5
  • PCU: 1:3
• Float Requirement: Must float within units of equivalent or lower acuity level

Schedule & Orientation

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

  • Week 1: Monday to Friday, dayshift orientation
  • Week 2: 36 hours of on-unit orientation with a preceptor

Experience & Requirements

• Specialty Experience:

  • Oncology experience preferred but not required
  • Required: High acuity PCU patient experience
  • Required Years of Experience: 2 years oncology experience preferred (not mandatory)

• Prior Travel Experience: Preferred but not required

• Certifications Required:

  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • NIH Stroke Certification

• Skills Required:

  • Interpretation of dysrhythmias
  • Use of rapid response teams
  • Feeding tube care and management
  • Accessing Ports
  • Blood product administration
  • Central line and peripheral line care/management
  • PICC line management
  • Starting IVs
  • Heparin protocols
  • Managing cardiac drips (no titration)
  • PCA pumps and titrating cardiac drips
  • Chest tubes (Emerson/Pleur-evac)
  • External CPAP/BIPAP
  • High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC)
  • Interpretation of ABGs
  • Nasal cannula use
  • Tracheostomy management

• Skills Preferred:

  • Management of dysrhythmias
  • IV insulin protocols and titration of insulin drips
  • Phlebotomy
  • Chemotherapy administration and monitoring
  • Wound care/Wound Vac
  • Arterial line management
  • Surgical drains
  • Non-invasive airway management

Equipment Used

• B450 monitors with GE telemetry system
• Bladder scanner
• Alaris pumps
• Stryker beds
• Continuous bladder irrigation
• PCA pumps

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks: 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including FBI and BCI fingerprinting
• Education: Graduation from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, NLN CNEA, or CASN)
• Licensure: Valid state nursing license verification required within 30 days of start
• Competency Exams:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required prior to start
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required within 1 year of start and updated annually
  • Unit-specific competency exams required
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start
  • Immunizations and titers: MMR (Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tdap
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
  • Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (no pending tests allowed)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
• References: Two professional references required, including at least one from a manager or formal leadership

Benefits & Additional Information

• Competitive salary
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Flexible scheduling with self-schedule requests
• Comprehensive benefits package

This position is ideal for RNs with PCU experience looking for a travel contract in a high-acuity oncology telemetry setting. Oncology experience is preferred but not mandatory. Prior travel experience is preferred but not required.