Position Overview:
Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is seeking an experienced Travel Registered Nurse for a PCU Oncology Float assignment at James Cancer Hospital and Research in Columbus, Ohio. This role supports a high-acuity oncology population across multiple specialized units within a comprehensive cancer center.
Schedule:
• Night shift
• 3x12-hour shifts
• Hours: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Weekend requirements vary based on unit needs
• No set or blocked scheduling
• Self-schedule requests accepted prior to final schedule posting
Compensation:
• Gross: $2,359 per week
• W2: $24.50 per hour
• Tax-Free Stipend: $1,477 per week
• Locals accepted at the same rate
Contract Details:
• Start Date: February 23, 2026
• Duration: 13–16 weeks
• Number of Openings: 1
• Orientation:
– Week 1: Monday–Friday, day shift
– Weeks 2–3: Five bedside orientation shifts with a preceptor
– Then independent practice
Unit Overview:
• James Clinical Resource Unit (Float Pool)
• Comprehensive Cancer Center with 318 acute care beds
• Units specialized by cancer diagnosis
• Adult and geriatric patient population
Floating Assignments May Include:
• BMT
• Acute Leukemia
• Hematology
• Medical Oncology
• PCU Oncology
• Gynecological Oncology
• Urology
• Colorectal
• Surgical Oncology
• Corrections Healthcare
Staffing Ratios:
• PCU: 1:3 (may be 1:4 with mixed acuity)
• Med/Surg Tele: ideally 1:4 (may flex to 1:5)
Special Focus Areas:
• Infection prevention protocols
• Patient falls prevention
• Minimum of 2 years of high-acuity PCU experience or higher required
• Oncology experience preferred but not required
• Ability to float to Med/Surg and PCU Oncology units required
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• OCN or ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy certification preferred
• Strong telemetry skills and dysrhythmia interpretation required
• Experience with blood products, central lines, and IV therapy required
• Epic charting experience required
• Valid compact or Ohio RN license required at time of submission
• Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
Heartline Staffing is a Strategic Talent Partner with Purple Cow Recruiting.
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