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

Registered Nurse – PCU (Travel/Contract)

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Job Overview

• Unit: Acute Leukemia and Hematology
• Shift: Night, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Schedule: Rotating 12-hour day/night shifts possible; shift assignments reviewed every 4 weeks but subject to staffing needs
• Patient Population: Adults and Geriatrics, primarily newly diagnosed acute leukemia patients
• Staffing Ratios: Target 1:4, may be up to 1:5
• Orientation:

  • Week 1: Monday to Friday, day shift
  • Week 2: 36 hours on-unit orientation with a preceptor
• Scheduling: Self-scheduling requests accepted before final schedule is set
• Special Focus Areas: Infection prevention protocols, patient falls prevention

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Progressive Care Unit (PCU), with PCU experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• Proficient in interpretation of dysrhythmias
• Experience in peripheral line care and management
• Experience in PICC line management

Preferred Certifications

• ONS Chemotherapy Certification (not required)
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification (may be required depending on unit)

Background and Screening Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including SS trace, counties lived/worked, nationwide search, sex offender registry, and motor vehicle record if driving is required
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting required within 1 year of start using specific Ohio codes; must be completed prior to start
• Education verification: Graduate of an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA accreditation required)
• Employment application and skills checklist required
• Two professional references required, including at least one from a manager or formal leadership role

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease
• Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSPOT) within 1 year or chest x-ray if positive
• TB questionnaire required annually in lieu of TB test renewal
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Measles (Rubeola) – 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer
  • Mumps – 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer
  • Rubella – 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer
  • Varicella – 2 vaccines or positive titer (medical exemptions require documentation)
  • Hepatitis B – Titer or 3-vaccine series (declination accepted)
  • Tdap (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis) – adult dose after age 11/12 required
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination required during flu season (Oct 1 – Mar 31); decliners must wear a mask
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (no pending results allowed)

Additional Requirements

• Annual review and acknowledgment of dress code and hand hygiene policies
• Completion of fraud, waste, and abuse training certificate prior to start and annually thereafter
• Annual orientation safety manual acknowledgment
• Compliance with ethics and compliance policies, reviewed and signed annually
• Pending background check attestation required if fingerprint results are pending at start

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• No chemotherapy certification required for this role
• Shift flexibility required due to rotating day/night assignments based on unit needs
• Facility-specific fingerprinting and background check processes are time-sensitive and must be completed as instructed

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