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
• Operate and troubleshoot specialized equipment including GE telemetry monitors, Alaris pumps, PCA pumps, and continuous bladder irrigation systems
• Implement and maintain strict infection prevention protocols and patient fall prevention measures
• Perform advanced clinical skills including central line care, PICC line management, blood product administration, port access, and cardiac drip management
• Float to units of equivalent or lower acuity as needed based on staffing priorities

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of acute care nursing experience, with at least 1 year of PCU-level experience
• Valid RN license (compact or state-specific) required at time of submission; must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
• Active certifications: Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and NIH Stroke Scale
• Proficiency in dysrhythmia interpretation, tracheostomy management, chest tube management, external CPAP/BiPAP, high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC), and ABG interpretation
• Experience with heparin protocols, feeding tube care, and peripheral/central/PICC line management
• Ability to submit 2 professional references, with at least 1 from a manager, director, or formal leadership role

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Oncology nursing experience, including chemotherapy administration and monitoring
• Previous travel nursing experience
• Skills in arterial line management, wound care/wound VAC, IV insulin protocols, insulin drip titration, phlebotomy, and surgical drain management
• Experience with non-invasive airway management and management of dysrhythmias

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a high-acuity oncology PCU environment with a structured team and clear staffing ratios (1:3 PCU; 1:4–5 Med Surg Telemetry)
• Comprehensive benefits package with opportunities for professional growth and flexible scheduling