PCU RN
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital
$1,926-2,390/weekAccess Healthcare will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
Acute Leukemia and Hematology RN
Role Overview
- Travel/contract RN position in Columbus, Ohio.
- Unit: 15E James.
- Focuses on acute leukemia and hematology care for adults and geriatrics.
- Primarily cares for newly diagnosed acute leukemia patients.
- Shift: Night (3x12 hours), 19:00–6:30.
- First-time travelers are screened to client for review.
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Ohio.
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing.
- 1 year of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience within the last year.
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association.
- BLS issued by American Heart Association.
- Interpretation of dysrhythmias.
- Feeding tube care and management.
- IV therapy/Phlebotomy.
- Blood Product Administration.
- Central line blood draw.
- PICC line management.
- IV insertion skills.
- License verification within 30 days of start.
- NURSYS verification.
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Emergency Contact Form.
- 7-Year Criminal Background Check within 90 days of start.
- Ohio BCI/FBI fingerprinting within 1 year of start.
- Pending Background Check Attestation if starting with fingerprint results pending.
- Physical exam within 1 year of start.
- Tdap.
- Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year of start.
- TB Questionnaire.
- Measles, Mumps, Rubella immunity or vaccination.
- Hepatitis B immunity or vaccination/declination.
- Varicella immunity or vaccination.
- Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start.
- Flu vaccine or declination during flu season.
- 2 professional references.
- Employment application.
- Skills Checklist 1.
- Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement.
- Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam.
- Unit-Specific Competency Exam.
- Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam.
Preferred Qualifications
- ONS Chemo Cert.
- NIHSS.
Additional Notes
- No chemo certification required.
- Staffing ratio goal is 1:4, with a possible ratio of 1:5.
- Weekends are variable based on unit needs.
- Heavy focus on infection prevention protocols and patient falls prevention.
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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