Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit position with high-acuity PCU experience and night shifts required.

Job Details

- Work in a comprehensive cancer center with 318 acute care beds,

- Unit specializes in oncology, including BMT, acute leukemia, hematology, medical oncology, gynecological oncology, urology, colorectal, surgical oncology, and corrections healthcare,

- Floating to both MedSurg and PCU Oncology units as needed,

- Patient ratios in PCU are 1:3, may be 1:4 with mixed acuity; MedSurg Tele typically 1:4, up to 1:5,

- Self-scheduling requests are taken before balancing and posting the final schedule,

- Night shifts (3x12 hours, 19:00-7:30) with variable weekends based on unit needs,

- First week orientation is Monday-Friday dayshift, followed by five bedside orientation shifts over weeks 2 and 3,

Job Requirements

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

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

- ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications are required,

- Education from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program required,

- Oncology experience preferred but not required,

- Two professional references required, including one from a manager, director, or supervisor,

Additional Information

- Strict adherence to infection prevention protocols and patient fall guidelines is expected,

- Must complete Ohio fingerprinting process promptly upon contract signing,

- First week includes structured day shift orientation followed by bedside orientation,

- Former employees must have been away from the facility for six months to be eligible,

- Current employees at any Ohio State University hospital are ineligible for traveler positions,

- Locals are accepted at the same rate as travelers,

- All requests for time off must be submitted before contract finalization,