
Registered Nurse - PCU @ James Cancer Hospital and Research in Grandview Heights, OH
Job Description
Source=AYA;SourceID=3167906;Status=Open;Association=Aya Healthcare MSP;Client=James Cancer Hospital and Research;City=Columbus;State=OH;Zip=43210;Start=2/23/2026;End=6/15/2026;Duration=112;Cert=Registered Nurse;Specialty=PCU;Unit=CC96181 | 18 East and West, Medical Oncology PCU;Shift=Night 3x12-Hour (19:00 - 07:30);# of Postions=1;Type=Travel;BillRate=86.40;OTRules=40 total hours in 1 week : 1%;Orientation=24;Description=18 James - PCU HIGH ACUITY -D/N or NIGHTS - AYA OFFER
ONCOLOGY EXPERIENCE PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED!
Unit Information:
Medical Oncology with progressive care beds/pediatric patients.
High acuity of PCU and small amount of med surg
Schedule:
• Self-schedule requests - you will enter your schedule requests so we can see your preferred schedule before balancing and posting the final schedule
• First week of orientation is Mon - Fri dayshift. Second week is 36hrs of on-unit orientation with a preceptor
Patient Diagnoses:
Solid Tumor
Orthopedic Oncology
Thoracic Oncology
Special Procedures/Unit Details:
18J is a 36 bed Oncology Telemetry unit with over 24 beds dedicated to PCU level of care.
-Pediatric patients are cared for on this unit but are extremely rare and would likely be cared for by perm staff. Pediatric experience is NOT required to be agency RN here.
Required: High acuity PCU patient experience
-Heavy focus on infection prevention protocols and patient falls
Special Equipment:
B450 monitors GE telemetry system.
Bladder Scanner.
Alaris pumps.
Stryker beds.
Continuous Bladder Irrigation
PCA Pumps
Requirements:
2 years of oncology experience preferred, but NOT REQUIRED
Certifications: Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), ACLS & NIH
Ratio: 1:4-5 Med Surg Telemetry
Ratio: 1:3 PCU
Required to float within units of equivalent or lower level of acuity.
Previous travel experience preferred.
Skills Required:
Interpretation of dysrhythmias
Use of rapid response teams
Feeding tube care and management
Accessing Ports
Blood Product Administration
Central line care/management
Peripheral Line Care/Management
PICC line management
Starting IVs
Heparin Protocols
Manage Cardia drips- no titration
PCA
Titrate Cardiac drips
Chest tubes-Emerson/Pleur-evac
External CPAP/BIPAP
High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC)
Interpretation of ABGs
Nasal Cannula
Tracheostomy Management
Skills Preferred:
Management of dysrhythmias
IV insulin protocols
Titration of Insulin drips
Phlebotomy
Chemotherapy Administration
Monitoring Chemotherapy
Wound Care/Wound Vac
Arterial line management
Surgical drains
Non-invasive airway management
Benefits:
Competitive salary with auto offer.
Opportunities for professional growth and development.
Flexible scheduling with self-schedule requests.
Comprehensive benefits package.
Orientation and Training:
First week: Monday to Friday dayshift orientation.
Second week: 36 hours of on-unit orientation with a preceptor.
Note: Staffing ratios aim for 1:4-5 but may vary based on unit needs. Weekend shifts are variable.
Modified Time:2/23/2026 12:00:00 AM
Account Manager: Ashley Schendel
Account Manager Email: Ashley.Schendel@ayahealthcare.com
COVID-19 Vaccine: Not Required
Flu Vaccine: Required - Medical Exemptions Only
Submittals:Low
Job Requirements & Qualifications
Previous Charge Experience : -
Years of Experience : 2
Patient Ratio Experience :
Charting System Experience : Required
Charting System Name : Epic
Community Hospital Experience : -
LTAC Experience : -
Trauma Level I Experience : -
Trauma Level II Experience : -
Travel Experience Required : -
Certifications : ACLS, BLS, NIHSSSkills : IV insulin protocols*, Titration of Insulin drips*, Arterial line management*, Phlebotomy*, Chemotherapy Administration*, Monitoring Chemotherapy*, Surgical drains*, Non-invasive airway management*, Wound Care/Wound Vac*, Telemetry, PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown, Interpretation of dysrhythmias, Management of dysrhythmias, Telemetry - on the unit monitoring, Use of Rapid Response/Code teams, Feeding tube care and management, Accessing/Managing Ports, Blood Product Administration, Central line care/management, Peripheral Line Care/Management, PICC line management, Starting and maintaining IVs, Heparin Protocols, Manage Cardiac drips- no titration, PCA, Titrate Cardiac drips, Chest tubes-Emerson/PleurEvac, External CPAP/BIPAP, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), Interpretation of Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs), Nasal Cannula, Tracheostomy care/management, Isolation Precautions, High Acuity PCU, Screen missing requirements
Unit Details
Staffing & Scheduling
Scheduling Type : self
Patient Ratios Days : 3
Patient Ratios Nights : 3
Patient Ratios Weekends : 3
Float Required : to other PCU or MedSurg Oncology units
Call Required : -
Weekend Coverage : -
Number of Weekend Shifts Per Contract : variable based on unit needs
Pre-Approved Time Off : one
Orientation Hours : 72
Facility & Patient Care Details
Patient Age Groups : Adolescents, Adults, Pediatrics
Daily Census : 36
Number of Visits Per Day : -
Number of Rooms : 36
Number of Beds : 36
Additional Unit Information
Interdisciplinary Support : Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Interpretation Services, Radiology, Social Services, Rapid Response Teams, Pharmacy, Transportation, Unit Secretary
Patient Diagnoses : Solid tumor
Orthopedic oncology
Thoracic oncology
Special Procedures/Unit Details : 18J is a 36 bed Oncology Telemetry unit with over 24 beds dedicated to PCU level of care.
Ratios
1:3 PCU
1:4-5 MedSurg Telemetry
Pediatric patients are cared for on this unit but are extremely rare and would likely be cared for by perm staff. Pediatric experience is NOT required to be agency RN here.
Required: High acuity PCU patient experience
-Heavy focus on infection prevention protocols and patient falls
Special Equipment : GE telemetry monitor system
Bladder Scanner
Alaris pumps
Stryker beds
Continuous Bladder Irrigation
PCA Pumps
#Tier4 Travel Compliance
There is a strict compliance deadline of Tuesday prior to start no exceptions.
Please screen for any candidate vacation time taking place immediately after booking as this will likely cause a push due to fingerprinting delays.
Please only submit to one location. The AM team will find the best fit for the clinician.
PLEASE NOTE: ALL CANDIDATES MUST BE MADE AWARE OF THE URGENCY OF THE OHIO FINGERPRINTING PROCESS. Candidate must complete fingerprints as soon as they sign contract.
TRAVELERS WHO ARE UNRESPONSIVE OR UNCOOPERATIVE WITH CREDENTIALING ARE AT RISK OF PUSH/CANCEL.
All candidates who are currently outside the state of Ohio but within driving distance will be required to drive to a fingerprinting location in Ohio as soon as possible after booking. Travelers who are extreme distances from Ohio will be mailed a fingerprinting packet, which is to be completed urgently upon receipt. Detailed instructions will be sent to the candidate by the Credentialing team.
RTO required with submission, must be built into contract
Locals are accepted at the same rate
Reference Requirements: 2 professional references are
required. At least 1 reference must be from a manager/director or someone in a formal leadership capacity (e.g., a supervisor). Charge RN acceptable for 2nd reference. No coworker references accepted.
Former employees are eligible for a travel assignment once they have been away from the facility for 6 months or more
Current employees are ineligible to be hired as a traveler at any Ohio State University hospital location
RNs- must have valid compact or state license in hand at time of submission.
MRI techs - submittals without OH license are acceptable.
Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program.
Submittal Details: #Tier4 Travel ComplianceThere is a strict compliance deadline of Tuesday prior to start no exceptions. Please screen for any candidate vacation time taking place immediately after booking as this will likely cause a push due to fingerprinting delays.Please only submit to one location. The AM team will find the best fit for the clinician.PLEASE NOTE: ALL CANDIDATES MUST BE MADE AWARE OF THE URGENCY OF THE OHIO FINGERPRINTING PROCESS. Candidate must complete fingerprints as soon as they sign contract. TRAVELERS WHO ARE UNRESPONSIVE OR UNCOOPERATIVE WITH CREDENTIALING ARE AT RISK OF PUSH/CANCEL.All candidates who are currently outside the state of Ohio but within driving distance will be required to drive to a fingerprinting location in Ohio as soon as possible after booking. Travelers who are extreme distances from Ohio will be mailed a fingerprinting packet, which is to be completed urgently upon receipt. Detailed instructions will be sent to the candidate by the Credentialing team.RTO required with submission, must be built into contractLocals are accepted at the same rateReference Requirements: 2 professional references are required. At least 1 reference must be from a manager/director or someone in a formal leadership capacity (e.g., a supervisor). Charge RN acceptable for 2nd reference. No coworker references accepted.Former employees are eligible for a travel assignment once they have been away from the facility for 6 months or moreCurrent employees are ineligible to be hired as a traveler at any Ohio State University hospital locationRNs- must have valid compact or state license in hand at time of submission.MRI techs - submittals without OH license are acceptable.Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program.;url=https://app.ayaconnect.com/index.html#/vendor/job/3167906/;InterviewRequired=False;WinterPlanNeed=No;
Job Details
Medical Speciality
Oncology
Employment Type
Travel nursing
Required License
RN (Registered Nurse)
Work Setting
HospitalPCU
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