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

Job Description

Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: PCU
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Night 3×12-Hour; Day 3×12-Hour
Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: 2 years required
License: Valid state or compact license required

Certifications:
Must-Have: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
Preferred: ONS Chemotherapy

Description:
This is a mixed acuity unit that cares for both PCU and Med Surg patients.
The unit is very busy and involves caring for surgical oncology patients.
All permanent staff is PCU trained.
The staffing ratio goal is 1:4, but it can be adjusted to 1:5.
Weekends may vary based on unit needs.
No set or blocked scheduling is offered for permanent staff.
Self-schedule requests are allowed.
The first week of orientation will be Monday to Friday on dayshift.
The second week consists of 36 hours of on-unit orientation with a preceptor.
Patient age groups include adults and geriatrics.
Common patient diagnoses include various types of cancers and surgical oncology cases.
Special procedures performed in the unit involve chemotherapy, blood transfusions, and IV antibiotics.
The unit also handles oncologic emergencies and has a heavy focus on infection prevention and fall protocols.
Candidates should have experience with insulin drips and heparin drips.