PCU Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse – PCU & Oncology – Columbus, OHEnjoy a rewarding nursing opportunity with a leading facility in Columbus, Ohio! This contract offers a competitive pay rate of $59.18 per hour, flexible shifts, comprehensive medical benefits, weekly pay via direct deposit, and a supportive team dedicated to your success. Start as soon as January 5, 2026, and work in a secure corrections setting with varied shifts and a dynamic patient population.Quick FactsLocation: 460 West 10th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210Start Date: 01/05/2026End Date: 04/27/2026Shift Options: Day 3x12-Hour (07:00 – 19:30) or Night 3x12-Hour (19:00 – 07:30)Shift Length: 12 hoursHours/Week: Varies based on scheduleEmployment Type: ContractLicenses/Certifications: Active BLS required; Oncology experience preferred but not requiredExperience: Previous medical-surgical and telemetry experience preferredPay & BenefitsPay rate: $59.18/hourWeekly pay schedule via direct depositCompetitive pay packages and comprehensive medical benefits (W-2)Robuust referral bonus programPaid sick time in accordance with applicable lawsLicensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements as applicableWhat You'll DoFloat across Oncology Medical-Surgical and PCU units as neededProvide compassionate patient care to adult inmates with active oncology diagnoses and other complex conditionsAdminister medications, manage IV therapy, and monitor patient vital signs, including cardiac telemetrySupport patient care related to GI, renal, respiratory, and endocrine systemsEnsure staff and patient safety within a secure correctional environmentDocument patient care accurately using EPIC electronic health recordsCollaborate with multidisciplinary teams including pharmacy, radiology, respiratory, and physical therapyWhat You NeedValid Ohio RN license and BLS certificationPrevious experience in medical-surgical, telemetry, or oncology units preferredAbility to interpret telemetry rhythms, manage IV therapies, and perform patient assessmentsStrong communication skills and adaptability to shift rotationsAbout the AssignmentThis assignment is at a correctional health unit for Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections inmates. Shifts may vary between days and nights, with some weekends required. The unit is a locked facility with controlled access and a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:3 in PCU and 1:4-5 in MS. Key systems include EPIC for documentation and Pyxis for medication management. VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer ("EEO")/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply.