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

Registered Nurse, Oncology PCU (Nights, 16 Weeks)

Location: Columbus, Ohio Contract Length: 16 weeks Shift: Nights (3x12 hours), 19:00 to 7:30 Hours: 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week Employment Type: Travel/Contract

Unit and Role Overview

• Unit: 12 Surg Onc, a mixed-acuity unit caring for both PCU and Med Surg patients. It is a very busy surgical floor, and all permanent staff are PCU trained.
• Staffing ratio: Goal is 1:4, but can be 1:5.
• Scheduling: Weekends vary based on unit needs. No set or blocked scheduling is offered.
• Rotation: On a 12-hour days/nights rotating contract, you may be scheduled for days, nights, or a combination. Shift assignments are reviewed every 4-week scheduling period, but changes are not guaranteed.
• Float: All travelers may be required to float within their scope of practice.
• Patient population: Adults and geriatrics.
• Diagnoses:

  • Surgical oncology: breast, thyroid, melanoma
  • Hepatobiliary: liver, pancreas, spleen, biliary tract cancers, neuroendocrine
  • Colorectal: colon, rectal cancer
  • Plastics: reconstructive breast cancer or sarcoma
• Procedures and care: Chemotherapy, blood transfusions, IV antibiotics, oncologic emergencies, cytokine release syndrome, insulin drips, heparin drips
• Focus areas: Infection prevention protocols and patient falls
• Computerized charting: Epic

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• Oncology experience (2 years)
• Oncology experience within the last year
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NIHSS
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing
• PCU (Progressive Care Unit) experience
• Acute care experience