Travel Registered Nurse – PCU (Oncology Float)
About The Position
Position Overview: Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is seeking an experienced Travel Registered Nurse for a PCU Oncology Float assignment at James Cancer Hospital and Research in Columbus, Ohio. This role supports a high-acuity oncology population across multiple specialized units within a comprehensive cancer center. Schedule: • Night shift • 3x12-hour shifts • Hours: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM • Weekend requirements vary based on unit needs • No set or blocked scheduling • Self-schedule requests accepted prior to final schedule posting Compensation: • Gross: $2,359 per week • W2: $24.50 per hour • Tax-Free Stipend: $1,477 per week • Locals accepted at the same rate Contract Details: • Start Date: February 23, 2026 • Duration: 13–16 weeks • Number of Openings: 1 • Orientation: – Week 1: Monday–Friday, day shift – Weeks 2–3: Five bedside orientation shifts with a preceptor – Then independent practice Unit Overview: • James Clinical Resource Unit (Float Pool) • Comprehensive Cancer Center with 318 acute care beds • Units specialized by cancer diagnosis • Adult and geriatric patient population Floating Assignments May Include: • BMT • Acute Leukemia • Hematology • Medical Oncology • PCU Oncology • Gynecological Oncology • Urology • Colorectal • Surgical Oncology • Corrections Healthcare Staffing Ratios: • PCU: 1:3 (may be 1:4 with mixed acuity) • Med/Surg Tele: ideally 1:4 (may flex to 1:5) Special Focus Areas: • Infection prevention protocols • Patient falls prevention
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of high-acuity PCU experience or higher required
- Ability to float to Med/Surg and PCU Oncology units required
- BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
- Strong telemetry skills and dysrhythmia interpretation required
- Experience with blood products, central lines, and IV therapy required
- Epic charting experience required
- Valid compact or Ohio RN license required at time of submission
- Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
Nice To Haves
- Oncology experience preferred but not required
- OCN or ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy certification preferred
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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