Travel Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse - $1,897 per week

Prime Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Columbus, Ohio.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/27/2026
• Duration: 16 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

ID: 63699694 Shift: Night 3x12-Hour (19:00 - 07:30) Description: 18 James - Med Onc PCU -D/N or N - AYA OFFERONCOLOGY EXPERIENCE PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED!Unit Information: Medical Oncology with progressive care beds/pediatric patients. High acuity of PCU and small amount of med surgSchedule:*Self-schedule requests - you will enter your schedule requests so we can see your preferred schedule before balancing and posting the final schedule*First week of orientation is Mon - Fri dayshift. Second week is 36hrs of on-unit orientation with a preceptor*If you accept a 12D/N rotating contract, you may be scheduled for days, nights, or a combination of both, depending on the department s needs. Shift assignments are reviewed every 4-week scheduling period, but changes are not guaranteed and are based on staffing priorities at that time.Patient Diagnoses: Solid Tumor Orthopedic Oncology Thoracic OncologySpecial Procedures/Unit Details: 18J is a 36 bed Oncology Telemetry unit with over 24 beds dedicated to PCU level of care. -Pediatric patients are cared for on this unit but are extremely rare and would likely be cared for by perm staff. Pediatric experience is NOT required to be agency RN here. Required: High acuity PCU patient experience-Heavy focus on infection prevention protocols and patient fallsSpecial Equipment: B450 monitors GE telemetry system. Bladder Scanner. Alaris pumps. Stryker beds. Continuous Bladder Irrigation PCA PumpsRequirements: 2 years of oncology experience preferred, but NOT REQUIRED Certifications: Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), ACLS & NIH Ratio: 1:4-5 Med Surg Telemetry Ratio: 1:3 PCU Required to float within units of equivalent or lower level of acuity. Previous travel experience preferred.Skills Required: 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 Manage Cardia drips- no titration PCA Titrate Cardiac drips Chest tubes-Emerson/Pleur-evac External CPAP/BIPAP High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) Interpretation of ABGs Nasal Cannula Tracheostomy ManagementSkills Preferred: Management of dysrhythmias IV insulin protocols Titration of Insulin drips Phlebotomy Chemotherapy Administration Monitoring Chemotherapy Wound Care/Wound Vac Arterial line management Surgical drains Non-invasive airway managementBenefits: Competitive salary with auto offer. Opportunities for professional growth and development. Flexible scheduling with self-schedule requests. Comprehensive benefits package.Orientation and Training: First week: Monday to Friday dayshift orientation. Second week: 36 hours of on-unit orientation with a preceptor.Note: Staffing ratios aim for 1:4-5 but may vary based on unit needs. Weekend shifts are variable. Modified Time:7/27/2026 12:00:00 AM Account Manager: Ashley Schendel Account Manager Email: COVID-19 Vaccine: Not Required Flu Vaccine: Required - Medical Exemptions Only Submittals:Low Job Requirements & Qualifications Previous Charge Experience : - Years of Experience : 2 Patient Ratio Experience : Charting System Experience : Required Charting System Name : Epic Community Hospital Experience : - LTAC Experience : - Trauma Level I Experience : - Trauma Level II Experience : - Travel Experience Required : - Certifications : ACLS, BLS, NIHSSSkills : Accessing/Managing Ports, Administration of chemotherapy*, Arterial line management*, BiPAP/CPAP management, Blood Product Administration, Central line care/management, Chest tubes-Emerson/PleurEvac, Feeding tube care and management, Heparin Protocols, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), Interpretation of Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs), Interpretation of dysrhythmias, Isolation Precautions/PPE, IV insulin protocols*, Manage Cardiac drips- no titration, Management of dysrhythmias, Monitoring Chemotherapy*, Nasal Cannula, Non-invasive airway management*, PCA, PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown, Peripheral Line Care/Management, Phlebotomy*, PICC line management, Starting and maintaining IVs, Surgical drains*, Telemetry, Telemetry - on the unit monitoring, Titrate Cardiac drips, Titration of Insulin drips*, Tracheostomy care/management, Use of Rapid Response/Code teams, Wound Care/Wound Vac*, see special equipment, Screen missing requirements Unit Details Staffing & Scheduling Scheduling Type : self Patient Ratios Days : 3 Patient Ratios Nights : 3 Patient Ratios Weekends : 3 Float Required : to other PCU or MedSurg Oncology units Call Required : - Weekend Coverage : - Number of Weekend Shifts Per Contract : variable based on unit needs Pre-Approved Time Off : one Orientation Hours : 72 Facility & Patient Care Details Patient Age Groups : Adults Daily Census : 36 Number of Visits Per Day : - Number of Rooms : 36 Number of Beds : 36 Additional Unit Information Interdisciplinary Support : Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Interpretation Services, Radiology, Social Services, Rapid Response Teams, Pharmacy, Transportation, Unit Secretary Patient Diagnoses : Solid tumorOrthopedic oncologyThoracic oncology Special Procedures/Unit Details : 18J is a 36 bed Oncology Telemetry unit with over 24 beds dedicated to PCU level of care. Ratios1:3 PCU1:4-5 MedSurg TelemetryPediatric patients are cared for on this unit but are extremely rare and would likely be cared for by perm staff. Pediatric experience is NOT required to be agency RN here. Required: High acuity PCU patient experience-Heavy focus on infection prevention protocols and patient falls Special Equipment : GE telemetry monitor systemBladder Scanner Alaris pumpsStryker bedsContinuous Bladder IrrigationPCA Pumps ****Must meet experience requirements within the 3 most recent years. However, must have at least 1 year of CURRENT specialty experience for a clinical pass.***** #Tier4 Travel Compliance There is a strict compliance deadline of Tuesday prior to start no exceptions. Please screen for any candidate vacation time taking place immediately after booking as this will likely cause a push due to fingerprinting delays. Please only submit to one location. The AM team will find the best fit for the clinician. PLEASE NOTE: ALL CANDIDATES MUST BE MADE AWARE OF THE URGENCY OF THE OHIO FINGERPRINTING PROCESS. Candidate must complete fingerprints as soon as they sign contract. TRAVELERS WHO ARE UNRESPONSIVE OR UNCOOPERATIVE WITH CREDENTIALING ARE AT RISK OF PUSH/CANCEL. All candidates who are currently outside the state of Ohio but within driving distance will be required to drive to a fingerprinting location in Ohio as soon as possible after booking. Travelers who are extreme distances from Ohio will be mailed a fingerprinting packet, which is to be completed urgently upon receipt. Detailed instructions will be sent to the candidate by the Credentialing team. RTO required with submission, must be built into contract Locals are accepted at the same rate Reference Requirements: 2 professional references are required. At least 1 reference must be from a manager/director or someone in a formal leadership capacity (e.g., a supervisor). Charge RN acceptable for 2nd reference. No coworker references accepted. Former employees are eligible for a travel assignment once they have been away from the facility for 6 months or more Current employees are ineligible to be hired as a traveler at any Ohio State University hospital location RNs- must have valid compact or state license in hand at time of submission. MRI techs - submittals without OH license are acceptable. Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program. Submittal Details: #Tier4 Travel ComplianceThere is a strict compliance deadline of Tuesday prior to start no exceptions. Please screen for any candidate vacation time taking place immediately after booking as this will likely cause a push due to fingerprinting delays.Please only submit to one location. The AM team will find the best fit for the clinician.PLEASE NOTE: ALL CANDIDATES MUST BE MADE AWARE OF THE URGENCY OF THE OHIO FINGERPRINTING PROCESS. Candidate must complete fingerprints as soon as they sign contract. TRAVELERS WHO ARE UNRESPONSIVE OR UNCOOPERATIVE WITH CREDENTIALING ARE AT RISK OF PUSH/CANCEL.All candidates who are currently outside the state of Ohio but within driving distance will be required to drive to a fingerprinting location in Ohio as soon as possible after booking. Travelers who are extreme distances from Ohio will be mailed a fingerprinting packet, which is to be completed urgently upon receipt. Detailed instructions will be sent to the candidate by the Credentialing team.RTO required with submission, must be built into contractLocals are accepted at the same rateReference Requirements: 2 professional references are required. At least 1 reference must be from a manager/director or someone in a formal leadership capacity (e.g., a supervisor). Charge RN acceptable for 2nd reference. No coworker references accepted.Former employees are eligible for a travel assignment once they have been away from the facility for 6 months or moreCurrent employees are ineligible to be hired as a traveler at any Ohio State University hospital locationRNs- must have valid compact or state license in hand at time of submission.MRI techs - submittals without OH license are acceptable.Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program. Guaranteed Hours: Contract Weeks:112

Prime Staffing Job ID #37247723. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:PCU/Step Down,19:00:00-07:30:00

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