Registered Nurse IMC/PCU/Stepdown

Job Title

Registered Nurse – IMC/PCU/Stepdown (Medical Oncology)

Location

Columbus, OH | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (19:00–07:30)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-acuity nursing care on a 36-bed Medical Oncology Telemetry unit with over 24 beds dedicated to PCU-level care
• Monitor and interpret cardiac telemetry and dysrhythmias using the GE B450 telemetry system
• Manage central lines, PICC lines, peripheral lines, PCA pumps, and continuous bladder irrigation
• Administer blood products and manage cardiac drips including titration
• Operate and monitor respiratory support equipment including CPAP/BiPAP, High Flow Nasal Cannula, and tracheostomy management
• Adhere to strict infection prevention protocols and patient fall prevention measures; float to units of equivalent or lower acuity as needed

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of acute care nursing experience, with at least 1 year of PCU experience
• Active, valid RN compact or Ohio state license required at time of submission
• Required certifications: Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale
• Demonstrated skills in IV insertion, port access, heparin protocols, feeding tube care, chest tube management, and ABG interpretation
• Nursing degree from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• 2 professional references required; at least 1 must be from a manager, director, or formal leadership role (charge RN acceptable for second reference; no coworker references)
• Locals are welcome and accepted

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Oncology experience, including chemotherapy administration and monitoring
• Experience with IV insulin protocols, insulin drip titration, and arterial line management
• Wound care and wound VAC management
• Previous travel nursing experience

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a specialized oncology PCU environment with a diverse patient population including solid tumor, orthopedic oncology, and thoracic oncology diagnoses
• Comprehensive benefits package with opportunities for professional growth and development