Travel Registered Nurse – PCU (Oncology) JCH at Purple Cow Recruiting

Columbus, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Apr, 26

Salary

2359.0

Posted On

12 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

High-Acuity PCU Experience, Oncology Experience, BLS Certification, ACLS Certification, NIH Certification, Epic Charting Experience, Infection Prevention, Fall Prevention, Blood Transfusions, IV Antibiotics, Chemotherapy, Oncology-Related Emergencies, Cytokine Release Syndrome, Insulin Drips, Heparin Drips, Patient Care

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Description

Description Position Overview: Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is seeking an experienced Travel Registered Nurse for a high-acuity PCU Oncology assignment at James Cancer Hospital and Research in Columbus, Ohio. This role supports a mixed-acuity oncology unit providing PCU-level and Med-Surg care to complex cancer patients. 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 23, 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: • 18 James – Oncology Telemetry / PCU • 36-bed unit with 24+ beds dedicated to PCU-level care • High-acuity PCU with a small amount of Med-Surg • Adult and geriatric population • Pediatric patients are extremely rare and typically cared for by permanent staff • Goal ratios: – PCU: 1:3 – Med-Surg Telemetry: 1:4–1:5 Clinical Focus: • Solid tumor oncology • Orthopedic oncology • Thoracic oncology • Blood transfusions and IV antibiotics • Chemotherapy and oncology-related emergencies • Cytokine release syndrome • Insulin and heparin drips • Heavy focus on infection prevention and fall prevention Requirements • High-acuity PCU experience REQUIRED • Oncology experience preferred but NOT required • Minimum of 2 years of RN experience required • BLS, ACLS, and NIH certifications required • Epic charting experience required • Ability to float within units of equivalent or lower acuity • Previous travel experience preferred • Valid compact or Ohio RN license required at time of submission • Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program Heartline Staffing is a Strategic Talent Partner with Purple Cow Recruiting. Applications are securely processed through Purple Cow’s system.

Responsibilities

The Travel Registered Nurse will provide PCU-level and Med-Surg care to complex cancer patients in a high-acuity oncology unit. Responsibilities include managing solid tumor oncology, orthopedic oncology, and thoracic oncology cases, along with administering chemotherapy and handling oncology-related emergencies.