PCU Registered Nurse - Progressive Care Unit (PCU) | Columbus, OH | Contract
Quick Look
- Weekly Gross Pay: $2,284 - $2,404
- Shift: Day 3x12-Hour (07:00 - 19:30) / Night 3x12-Hour (19:00 - 07:30)
- Start Date: 01/04/2027
- Duration: 16 weeks
- Number of Openings: 2
Join a leading acute-care hospital as a PCU Registered Nurse in Columbus, OH! This contract position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic Progressive Care Unit (PCU) setting. We are seeking dedicated RNs with experience in high-acuity patient care.
Unit Information: • Medical Oncology with progressive care beds/pediatric patients. • High acuity of PCU and a small amount of med-surg.
Schedule: If you accept a 12D/N rotating contract, you may be scheduled for days, nights, or a combination of both, depending on the department's needs. Shift assignments are reviewed every 4-week scheduling period, but changes are not guaranteed and are based on staffing priorities at that time.
Patient Diagnoses: • Solid Tumor • Orthopedic Oncology • Thoracic Oncology
Special Procedures/Unit Details: • 18J is a 36 bed Oncology Telemetry unit with over 24 beds dedicated to PCU level of care. Pediatric patients are cared for on this unit but are extremely rare and would likely be cared for by permanent staff. Pediatric experience is NOT required to be an agency RN here.
Required: • High acuity PCU patient experience • Heavy focus on infection prevention protocols and patient falls
Special Equipment: • B450 monitors GE telemetry system. • Bladder Scanner. • Alaris pumps. • Stryker beds. • Continuous Bladder Irrigation • PCA Pumps
Requirements: • Overall 2 years of acute care nursing experience, with at least 1 year of PCU experience • Certifications: Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), ACLS & NIH • Ratio: 1:4-5 Med Surg Telemetry • Ratio: 1:3 PCU • Required to float within units of equivalent or lower level of acuity. • Previous travel experience preferred.
Skills Required: • Interpretation of dysrhythmias • Use of rapid response teams • Feeding tube care and management • Accessing Ports • Blood Product Administration • Central line care/management • Peripheral Line Care/Management • PICC line management • Starting IVs • Heparin Protocols • Manage Cardiac drips - no titration • PCA • Titrate Cardiac drips • Chest tubes - Emerson/Pleur-evac • External CPAP/BIPAP • High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) • Interpretation of ABGs • Nasal Cannula • Tracheostomy Management
Skills Preferred: • Management of dysrhythmias • IV insulin protocols • Titration of Insulin drips • Phlebotomy • Chemotherapy Administration • Monitoring Chemotherapy • Wound Care/Wound Vac • Arterial line management • Surgical drains • Non-invasive airway management
Benefits: • Competitive salary with auto offer. • Opportunities for professional growth and development. • Comprehensive benefits package.
Note: Staffing ratios aim for 1:4-5 but may vary based on unit needs. Weekend shifts are variable.
GLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
If you're ready to take the next step in your nursing career and make a difference in patient care, apply now!
