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American Traveler

Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

American Traveler, Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43210

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American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a high-acuity Progressive Care Unit (PCU) with a focus on oncology and telemetry care, requiring an OH or compact RN license.

Job Details

- Position is in a hospital-based, high-acuity PCU with medical oncology and progressive care beds,

- 36-bed Oncology Telemetry unit with more than 24 beds at PCU level and occasional pediatric patients (pediatric RN experience not required),

- Patient diagnoses include solid tumor, orthopedic oncology, and thoracic oncology cases,

- Typical nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:4-5 for Med Surg Tele and 1:3 for PCU patients,

- Night shift position with 3x12-hour shifts (19:00-07:30); day/night shift option available,

- Float required to units of equivalent or lower acuity,

- Uses GE B450 telemetry monitors, Alaris pumps, bladder scanners, Stryker beds, and PCA pumps,

- Initial orientation consists of one week on dayshift and a second week with on-unit preceptor,

Job Requirements

- Active OH or compact RN license in hand at time of consideration,

- Certifications required: BCLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale,

- Minimum of 2 years recent high-acuity PCU experience required,

- Experience in oncology preferred but not required,

- Proficient in dysrhythmia interpretation, rapid response, IV starts, feeding tube care, central and peripheral line management, and blood product administration,

- EMR/charting system experience not specified,

- Education from an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program required,

- Must provide two professional references, one from a formal leader or supervisor,

Additional Information

- Responsibilities include care for oncology and high-acuity PCU patients, infection prevention, fall prevention, and various specialized procedures such as chest tube management and tracheostomy care,

- Self-scheduling is available, with requests submitted before final schedules are posted,

- Weekend shifts are variable; holiday coverage may be required based on unit needs,

- Training includes structured orientation with preceptor support,

- Strict compliance with Ohio fingerprinting process is required upon contract signing,

- First-time travelers are welcome to apply,

- Former employees must have a 6-month gap before being eligible for travel assignments,

- Locals are accepted at the same rate,