Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a PCU/Surgical Oncology position at a major cancer hospital in Ohio, requiring a minimum of 2 years of experience and the ability to work rotating day/night shifts.

Details

• Mixed-acuity PCU and Med-Surg surgical oncology unit in a hospital setting
• Patient population includes adults and geriatrics with diagnoses spanning surgical oncology (breast, thyroid, melanoma), hepatobiliary cancers (liver, pancreas, spleen, biliary tract, neuroendocrine), colorectal cancers, and plastics/reconstructive cases
• Nurse-to-patient ratio goal of 1:4, with potential for 1:5 based on unit needs
• Rotating day/night schedule (D/N) — shift assignments are reviewed every 4-week scheduling period and may include days, nights, or a combination based on staffing needs
• Weekend scheduling is variable based on unit needs with no set or blocked scheduling
• Night shift: 7p–7:30a, 3x12-hour shifts per week
• Special procedures include chemotherapy administration, blood transfusions, IV antibiotics, management of oncologic emergencies and cytokine release syndrome, insulin drips, and heparin drips
• Strong emphasis on infection prevention protocols and patient fall prevention
• Charting is performed in Epic (experience required)

Requirements

• Active OH RN license or a Compact RN license currently in hand
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• PCU or surgical oncology nursing experience strongly applicable to this role
• Epic EMR experience required

Additional Information

• ONS Chemotherapy certification is preferred but not required
• Orientation consists of one week of Mon–Fri day shift training followed by a second week of 36 hours of on-unit orientation with a preceptor
• Candidates may submit self-schedule requests prior to the unit finalizing and posting the schedule each period
• Travelers who have previously worked at OSU Wexner Medical Center do not require a 30-day break between assignments to change representation
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• 2 professional supervisor references from within the past 2 years are required for consideration
• A full 7-year work history with all gaps explained is required for consideration
• All RTO/scheduling requests must be submitted at the time of initial consideration