Travel Registered Nurse – PCU at Purple Cow Recruiting

Columbus, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Apr, 26

Salary

2359.0

Posted On

11 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Telemetry Skills, Dysrhythmia Interpretation, Blood Product Administration, Central Lines, BLS Certification, ACLS Certification, Oncology Experience, Epic Charting, Infection Prevention Protocols, Patient Falls Prevention

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 PCU assignment at James Cancer Hospital and Research in Columbus, Ohio. This role supports an acute leukemia patient population in a high-acuity, oncology-focused stepdown environment. Schedule: • Night shift • 3x12-hour shifts • Hours: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM • Weekend requirements vary based on unit needs • Self-scheduling requests accepted • No set or blocked scheduling 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 • Number of Openings: 4 • Orientation: – Week 1: Monday–Friday, day shift – Week 2: 36 hours of on-unit orientation with a preceptor Unit Overview: • PCU / Stepdown medical oncology unit • Adult and geriatric patient population • Primary diagnosis: newly diagnosed acute leukemia • Daily census: ~22 patients • 24-bed unit Staffing Ratios: • Goal ratio: 1:4 (may flex to 1:5) Special Focus Areas: • Infection prevention protocols • Patient falls prevention • High volume of blood products, IV antibiotics, and electrolyte replacement Requirements • Minimum of 2 years of RN experience required • MS/Tele or PCU experience required • Oncology experience preferred (not required – unit will train) • First-time travelers must be screened to client for review • BLS and ACLS certifications required • NIHSS certification preferred • ONS Chemotherapy certification preferred • Strong telemetry skills and dysrhythmia interpretation required • Experience with blood product administration and central lines 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 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 support an acute leukemia patient population in a high-acuity, oncology-focused stepdown environment. Responsibilities include providing care in a PCU/Stepdown medical oncology unit with a focus on infection prevention and patient safety.