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

Med Onc PCU RN

Overview

• Travel/Contract role in Columbus, Ohio
• 16-week assignment
• Day/night rotating schedule; shifts may be days, nights, or a combination based on department needs
• 36 hours per week
• Unit is a 36-bed Oncology Telemetry unit with over 24 beds dedicated to PCU level of care
• Medical Oncology with progressive care beds and pediatric patients
• High acuity PCU with a small amount of med surg
• Patient diagnoses include Solid Tumor, Orthopedic Oncology, and Thoracic Oncology

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• PCU - Progressive Care Unit (1 year of experience)
• PCU - Progressive Care Unit experience within the last year
• ACLS issued by American Heart Association
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Experience in a(n) Acute Care setting
• Interpretation of dysrhythmias
• Use of rapid response teams
• Feeding tube care and management
• Accessing Ports
• Blood Product Administration
• Central line care/management
• Peripheral Line Care/Management
• PICC line management
• Starting IVs

Preferred

• Oncology experience

Skills Required

• Interpretation of dysrhythmias
• Use of rapid response teams
• Feeding tube care and management
• Accessing Ports
• Blood Product Administration
• Central line care/management
• Peripheral Line Care/Management
• PICC line management
• Starting IVs
• Heparin Protocols
• Manage Cardia drips- no titration
• PCA
• Titrate Cardiac drips
• Chest tubes-Emerson/Pleur-evac
• External CPAP/BIPAP
• High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC)
• Interpretation of ABGs
• Nasal Cannula
• Tracheostomy Management

Skills Preferred

• Management of dysrhythmias
• IV insulin protocols
• Titration of Insulin drips
• Phlebotomy
• Chemotherapy Administration
• Monitoring Chemotherapy
• Wound Care/Wound Vac
• Arterial line management
• Surgical drains
• Non-invasive airway management

Additional Notes

• Pediatric experience is not required
• Staffing ratios aim for 1:4-5, with 1:3 for PCU
• Weekend shifts are variable