Registered Nurse IMC/PCU/Stepdown

Job Title

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

Location

Columbus, OH | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (19:00–07:30) | 16 Weeks | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care on a mixed-acuity PCU/Med-Surg Surgical Oncology unit serving adult and geriatric patients with diagnoses including surgical oncology (breast, thyroid, melanoma), hepatobiliary cancers, colorectal cancers, and reconstructive plastics cases
• Administer and monitor chemotherapy, blood transfusions, IV antibiotics, insulin drips, and heparin drips
• Recognize and respond to oncologic emergencies, including cytokine release syndrome
• Maintain a strong focus on infection prevention protocols and patient fall prevention
• Document patient care accurately using EPIC electronic health records
• Float within scope of practice to other units as needed based on staffing requirements

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license – compact or Ohio state license must be in hand at time of submission
• Nursing education from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program required
• Minimum 2 years of acute care nursing experience, with at least 1 year of PCU experience
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• Locals are welcome and accepted

Preferred Experience / Skills

• ONS Chemotherapy certification preferred
• Prior experience with EPIC electronic health records
• Experience caring for surgical oncology patient populations

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work on a high-acuity, fast-paced Surgical Oncology unit with exposure to a broad range of complex oncologic diagnoses and specialized procedures
• Join a team of highly trained PCU staff in a dynamic acute care environment with consistent staffing ratios