Registered Nurse IMC/PCU/Stepdown

Job Title

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

Location

Columbus, OH

Schedule / Job Type

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

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-acuity nursing care on a Medical Oncology Progressive Care Unit (PCU) with telemetry monitoring capabilities
• Manage and monitor patients with diagnoses including solid tumors, orthopedic oncology, and thoracic oncology
• Perform and oversee clinical skills including central line care, PICC line management, blood product administration, port access, and IV insertion
• Operate and manage specialized equipment including telemetry monitors, Alaris pumps, PCA pumps, and continuous bladder irrigation
• Implement and adhere to infection prevention protocols and patient fall prevention measures
• Float to units of equivalent or lower acuity as needed based on staffing priorities

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license (compact or state-specific) required at time of submission; must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
• Current BLS (BCLS), ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale certifications required
• Minimum of high-acuity PCU patient experience required
• Proficiency in telemetry interpretation, dysrhythmia recognition, rapid response utilization, heparin protocols, and cardiac drip management
• Experience with respiratory support modalities including external CPAP/BiPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, tracheostomy management, and ABG interpretation
• Two professional references required; at least one must be from a manager, director, or formal leadership role

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Two or more years of oncology nursing experience preferred, including chemotherapy administration and monitoring
• Previous travel nursing experience preferred
• Experience with arterial line management, wound care/wound vac, IV insulin protocols, insulin drip titration, phlebotomy, and surgical drain management
• Familiarity with non-invasive airway management techniques

Why Join Us

• Flexible self-scheduling with structured on-unit orientation including one-on-one preceptor support during the second week
• Opportunity to work in a specialized oncology environment with a comprehensive benefits package and professional growth potential