Registered Nurse
About The Position
Tryfacta is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide care in a 36-bed Medical Oncology Telemetry unit specializing in solid tumor, orthopedic oncology, and thoracic oncology. The unit includes high-acuity Progressive Care Unit (PCU) beds and requires strong acute care and patient-monitoring skills. The nurse will manage complex patient conditions, respond to changes in patient status, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to support safe and effective care. This is a 16-week contract assignment in Columbus, Ohio. The schedule includes days and nights, with 36 guaranteed hours. The stated pay rate is $65–$70 per hour.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of acute care nursing experience.
- At least 1 year of PCU experience.
- BLS/BCLS certification.
- ACLS certification.
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
- Strong high-acuity PCU patient care experience.
- Proficiency in cardiac rhythm interpretation, IV therapy, central line/PICC management, blood administration, and cardiac drip management.
- Ability to work rotating day/night shifts and variable weekends.
Nice To Haves
- Previous travel nursing experience is preferred but not mandatory.
- Oncology experience is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care to high-acuity PCU and medical oncology patients.
- Monitor patients with solid tumor, thoracic oncology, and orthopedic oncology diagnoses.
- Interpret cardiac rhythms and respond to changes in patient conditions.
- Manage central lines, PICC lines, peripheral IVs, ports, and blood product administration.
- Administer medications, manage PCA pumps, and follow heparin and cardiac drip protocols.
- Monitor respiratory status and provide care involving high-flow nasal cannula, CPAP/BiPAP, tracheostomies, and chest tubes.
- Interpret ABGs and participate in rapid response interventions.
- Provide feeding tube care and manage continuous bladder irrigation.
- Follow infection prevention and fall prevention protocols.
- Float to units with equivalent or lower acuity as required.
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