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

Registered Nurse - PCU (Columbus, Ohio)

Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Unit & Patient Care Information

• Medical Oncology with progressive care beds; includes some pediatric patients (rare, pediatric experience not required).
• High acuity Progressive Care Unit (PCU) with some med-surg patients.
• 36-bed Oncology Telemetry unit, with over 24 beds dedicated to PCU level of care.
• Patient diagnoses include Solid Tumor, Orthopedic Oncology, Thoracic Oncology.
• Staffing ratios:

  • Med Surg Telemetry: 1:4-5
  • PCU: 1:3
• Required to float within units of equivalent or lower acuity.

Schedule & Orientation

• Self-scheduling requests accepted; final schedule balanced by department.
• Orientation:

  • Week 1: Monday to Friday, dayshift orientation.
  • Week 2: 36 hours on-unit orientation with a preceptor.
• Shift: 12-hour day/night rotating shifts; may be scheduled for days, nights, or combination based on staffing needs. Shift assignments reviewed every 4 weeks but not guaranteed to change.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio
• Minimum 1 year of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, with PCU experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Prior Travel Experience

• Previous travel experience preferred but not required.

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including FBI and BCI fingerprinting.
• Education verification from accredited nursing programs required.
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (no pending tests allowed).
• Various health documents required including:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start
  • Immunizations and titers (MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tdap)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
  • Flu vaccination or declination during flu season
• Annual competency exams including dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required.
• State license verification and NURSYS verification required.
• References: 2 professional references required, at least one from a manager or formal leadership.

Benefits & Additional Information

• Competitive salary (details withheld).
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Flexible scheduling with self-schedule requests.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

Note: This position involves working in a high-acuity oncology telemetry unit with a focus on infection prevention and patient safety.