Travel Nurse RN – PCU – $2,039 per week in Columbus, OH

Job Description

Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Progressive Care Unit
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Night 3×12-Hour or Day 3×12-Hour
Hours per Shift: 12 hours
Experience: 2 years of oncology experience preferred, but not required
License: Valid RN license required
Certifications: Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), NIH

Must-Have:
High acuity Progressive Care Unit patient experience
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
Management of cardiac drips (no titration)
Patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) administration
Chest tube management
External CPAP/BIPAP
High flow nasal cannula (HFNC)
Interpretation of ABGs
Tracheostomy management

Description:
This position involves working in a high acuity Progressive Care Unit
The unit cares for patients with medical oncology needs.
There are progressive care beds available for pediatric patients, although these cases are rare.
A heavy focus is placed on infection prevention protocols and fall prevention for patients.
Special equipment in use includes telemetry monitoring systems, bladder scanners, Alaris pumps, and Stryker beds.
The nurse will be required to float within units of equivalent or lower levels of acuity.
Flexibility in scheduling is necessary, as there is no set schedule or guaranteed weekends.
The staffing ratio aims for 1:4-5 for medical/surgical telemetry and 1:3 for Progressive Care Unit patients.
On-the-job orientation includes a one-week day shift training followed by 36 hours of on-unit orientation with a preceptor.
Chemotherapy administration and management of surgical drains, as well as wound care, are preferred skills.
Candidates should be willing to adhere to health and safety protocols as part of their responsibilities.
Professional growth and flexible scheduling opportunities are offered.
A comprehensive benefits package is available to support the nurse’s career.