PCU RN
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital
$1,963-2,306/weekTHP Healthcare Staffing will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
PCU Registered Nurse
Location
Columbus, Ohio
Job Type
Travel/Contract
Schedule
- Night shift
- 3x12 hours
- 19:00–7:30
- 36 hours per week
Contract Length
- 16 weeks
Unit Overview
- Medical oncology progressive care unit with pediatric patients
- High-acuity PCU with a small med-surg component
- Oncology telemetry unit with over 24 beds dedicated to PCU-level care
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Ohio
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- PCU - Progressive Care Unit experience within the last year
- 1 year of PCU - Progressive Care Unit experience
- ACLS issued by American Heart Association
- BLS issued by American Heart Association
Key Clinical Skills
- Interpretation of dysrhythmias
- Rapid response team use
- Feeding tube care and management
- Port access
- Blood product administration
- Central line care and management
- Peripheral line care and management
- PICC line management
- IV starts
- Heparin protocols
- Cardiac drip management
- PCA
- Titration of cardiac drips
- Chest tubes
- External CPAP/BIPAP
- High-flow nasal cannula
- ABG interpretation
- Nasal cannula
- Tracheostomy management
Preferred Skills
- Dysrhythmia management
- IV insulin protocols
- Insulin drip titration
- Phlebotomy
- Chemotherapy administration
- Chemotherapy monitoring
- Wound care / wound vac
- Arterial line management
- Surgical drains
- Non-invasive airway management
Additional Notes
- Oncology experience is preferred but not required
- Pediatric experience is not required
- Weekend shifts are variable
- Staffing ratios aim for 1:4–5 on med-surg telemetry and 1:3 in PCU, though they may vary based on unit needs
Facility
Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital
Pros
Units are nice, staff are kind. Single patient rooms with 4:1 ratios day and night on med surg.
Cons
Scheduled every weekend, floated for the first 6 weeks of contract every shift. Not traveler friendly even though they say they are. Staff are treated well not travelers.
- 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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