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 or Day
Hours per Shift: 12 hours

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

Certifications:
– BLS
– ACLS
– NIHSS

Must-Have:
– Experience in surgical oncology and medical-surgical care
– Knowledge of infection prevention protocols and patient fall prevention

Description:
The position is for a registered nurse in a mixed acuity unit.
This unit cares for both progressive care unit and medical-surgical patients.
The surgical floor is known for its high patient volume.
All permanent staff are trained in progressive care.
The staffing ratio goal is 1:4 but may sometimes be 1:5.
Weekend work may vary based on unit needs.
Blocked scheduling is not available as it is not offered to permanent staff.
Nurses will enter schedule requests before the final schedule is posted.
Orientation begins with a full week of daytime training followed by 36 hours of on-unit training with a preceptor.
The unit cares for adult and geriatric patients.
Common patient diagnoses include surgical oncology, hepatobiliary, colorectal, and reconstructive surgeries.
Expected procedures include chemotherapy administration, blood transfusions, and the management of oncologic emergencies.
There is a strong emphasis on infection prevention protocols and fall prevention strategies.