American Traveler
Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit
American Traveler, Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43210
American Traveler seeks an experienced RN for a high-acuity Progressive Care Oncology Unit with night shifts and strong progressive care skills required.
Job Details
- Work in a high-acuity Progressive Care Oncology Unit within a hospital setting,
- Unit consists of 36 beds, over 24 dedicated to PCU level with some med surg cases,
- Patient population includes adult oncology, solid tumors, orthopedic and thoracic oncology, with rare pediatric cases,
- Staff patient ratios are 1:4-5 for med surg telemetry and 1:3 for PCU,
- Uses B450 monitors (GE telemetry system), Alaris pumps, Stryker beds, bladder scanner, PCA pumps, and continuous bladder irrigation,
- Night shifts (3x12 hours, 19:00 to 07:30), D/N shift option available,
- Self-scheduling requests allowed with schedule balanced by leadership,
- Orientation includes one week of Monday-Friday days followed by 36 hours of on-unit orientation with preceptor,
- Floating required to units of similar or lower acuity,
Job Requirements
- Active OH or compact RN license in hand,
- Graduate of an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program,
- Minimum of 2 years high-acuity PCU experience required,
- Oncology experience preferred but not required,
- Certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS,
- Ability to interpret dysrhythmias and manage rapid response,
- Experience with central line, peripheral line, PICC management, and starting IVs,
- Two professional references required, including one from a supervisor or manager,
- Must complete Ohio fingerprinting process immediately upon contract signing,
- Candidates who were former employees must have at least 6 months gap from previous employment with the facility,
Additional Information
- Role focuses on caring for oncology patients with progressive care needs and strong infection prevention,
- Skills in blood product administration, tracheostomy management, heparin protocols, and management of cardiac drips are required,
- Pediatric patient care is managed by permanent staff; agency RNs are not expected to care for pediatric patients,
- Orientation and mentorship provided by a dedicated preceptor during the first two weeks,
- Weekends are variable and holiday coverage is expected per unit need,
- Locals and travelers are paid at the same rate,
- First-time travelers are welcome,
- Candidates currently employed at any Ohio State University hospital system are ineligible,
Job Details
- Work in a high-acuity Progressive Care Oncology Unit within a hospital setting,
- Unit consists of 36 beds, over 24 dedicated to PCU level with some med surg cases,
- Patient population includes adult oncology, solid tumors, orthopedic and thoracic oncology, with rare pediatric cases,
- Staff patient ratios are 1:4-5 for med surg telemetry and 1:3 for PCU,
- Uses B450 monitors (GE telemetry system), Alaris pumps, Stryker beds, bladder scanner, PCA pumps, and continuous bladder irrigation,
- Night shifts (3x12 hours, 19:00 to 07:30), D/N shift option available,
- Self-scheduling requests allowed with schedule balanced by leadership,
- Orientation includes one week of Monday-Friday days followed by 36 hours of on-unit orientation with preceptor,
- Floating required to units of similar or lower acuity,
Job Requirements
- Active OH or compact RN license in hand,
- Graduate of an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program,
- Minimum of 2 years high-acuity PCU experience required,
- Oncology experience preferred but not required,
- Certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS,
- Ability to interpret dysrhythmias and manage rapid response,
- Experience with central line, peripheral line, PICC management, and starting IVs,
- Two professional references required, including one from a supervisor or manager,
- Must complete Ohio fingerprinting process immediately upon contract signing,
- Candidates who were former employees must have at least 6 months gap from previous employment with the facility,
Additional Information
- Role focuses on caring for oncology patients with progressive care needs and strong infection prevention,
- Skills in blood product administration, tracheostomy management, heparin protocols, and management of cardiac drips are required,
- Pediatric patient care is managed by permanent staff; agency RNs are not expected to care for pediatric patients,
- Orientation and mentorship provided by a dedicated preceptor during the first two weeks,
- Weekends are variable and holiday coverage is expected per unit need,
- Locals and travelers are paid at the same rate,
- First-time travelers are welcome,
- Candidates currently employed at any Ohio State University hospital system are ineligible,