PCU RN
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital
$2,172-2,414/weekMedPro Healthcare Staffing will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
PCU
Job Overview
- Location: Columbus, Ohio
- Employment type: Travel/Contract
- Contract length: 16 weeks
- Shift: Night, 3x12 hours, 19:00–7:30
- Hours per week: 36
Unit Details
- Medical oncology progressive care unit with some med-surg overflow
- Oncology telemetry unit with a large PCU component
- Pediatric patients are extremely rare on this unit
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
- Oncology experience
Required Skills
- 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
- Cardiac drip management
- PCA
- Titration of cardiac drips
- Chest tubes
- External CPAP/BIPAP
- High-flow nasal cannula
- Interpretation of ABGs
- Nasal cannula
- Tracheostomy management
Preferred Skills
- Management of dysrhythmias
- IV insulin protocols
- Titration of insulin drips
- Phlebotomy
- Chemotherapy administration and monitoring
- Wound care/wound vac
- Arterial line management
- Surgical drains
- Non-invasive airway management
Additional Notes
- Oncology experience is preferred but not required
- Previous travel experience is preferred
- Weekend shifts are variable
- Staffing ratios 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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