Travel Registered Nurse – PCU (Surgical Oncology)
About The Position
Position Overview: Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is seeking an experienced Travel Registered Nurse for a PCU Surgical Oncology assignment at James Cancer Hospital and Research in Columbus, Ohio. This is a mixed-acuity PCU and Med-Surg oncology unit supporting complex surgical oncology patients in a fast-paced environment. Schedule: • Day or Night shift options available • 3x12-hour shifts • Day: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM • Night: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM • Weekends 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 9, 2026 • Duration: 16 weeks • Scheduling Type: Self-scheduling • Orientation: – Week 1: Monday–Friday dayshift orientation – Week 2: 36 hours of on-unit orientation with a preceptor Unit Overview: • 12 James – Surgical Oncology PCU • Mixed PCU and Med-Surg acuity • Adult and geriatric patient population • Goal ratios: 1:4 (may flex to 1:5) • Very busy surgical oncology unit • All permanent staff PCU trained Clinical Focus: • Surgical Oncology (breast, thyroid, melanoma) • Hepatobiliary cancers (liver, pancreas, spleen, biliary tract, neuroendocrine) • Colorectal cancers • Plastic and reconstructive oncology • Chemotherapy administration • Blood transfusions and IV antibiotics • Oncologic emergencies • Cytokine release syndrome • Insulin and heparin drips • Strong emphasis on infection prevention and fall prevention
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of RN experience required
- PCU or high-acuity Med-Surg experience required
- BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
- Epic charting experience required
- Ability to manage mixed-acuity PCU and Med-Surg patients
- Willingness to float within units of equivalent or lower acuity
- Valid compact or Ohio RN license required at time of submission
- Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
Nice To Haves
- Experience with oncology patients preferred but not required
- ONS Chemotherapy certification preferred
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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