PCU Registered Nurse - Surgical Oncology & Med Surg | Columbus, OHJoin a leading facility in Columbus, Ohio, as a PCU Registered Nurse and enjoy a rewarding opportunity with flexible night shifts, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits. This position offers immediate start, a supportive team environment, and a chance to make a difference in a busy surgical and oncology unitideal for experienced nurses seeking stability and growth.
Quick Facts:
- Location: Columbus, OH
- Start Date: 11/16/2026
- End Date: 03/08/2027
- Shift: Night 3x12-Hour (7:00 PM 7:30 AM)
- Hours/Week: 36 hours/week
- Employment Type: Temporary/Contract
- Licenses/Certs: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS required; ONS Chemo preferred
- Experience: 2+ years of acute care nursing, with at least 1 year in PCU
Pay & Benefits:
- Hourly Pay Rate: $59.18
- Pay & Benefits:
- Competitive pay packages
- Weekly pay via direct deposit
- Comprehensive medical benefits (W-2)
- Robust referral bonus program
- Paid sick time, license, certification, travel, and other reimbursements (as applicable)
What Youll Do:
- Provide nursing care for adult and geriatric patients with surgical oncology and medical surgical diagnoses
- Administer chemotherapy, blood transfusions, IV antibiotics, and other specialized treatments
- Respond to oncologic emergencies and manage cytokine release syndromes and heparin/insulin drips
- Follow infection prevention protocols and fall precautions to ensure patient safety
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and document care using EPIC and computerized charting systems
- Support unit operations and adapt to floating within scope of practice as required
- Ensure compliance with unit policies and safety standards in a busy surgical oncology environment
What You Need:
- Required:
- Valid Ohio RN license
- BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications
- Minimum of 2 years in an acute care setting, with at least 1 year in PCU
- Preferred:
- ONS Chemo certification
- Experience with EPIC charting and oncology procedures
About the Assignment:
This role is based on a busy PCU that handles surgical oncology cases, including breast, thyroid, melanoma, gastrointestinal, and reconstructive surgeries. The unit emphasizes infection control and patient safety, with a focus on infection prevention protocols and fall prevention measures. The unit cares for adult and geriatric patients undergoing complex surgeries and treatments, offering a dynamic environment for experienced nurses eager to advance their skills in oncology and surgical recovery.
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