Position Overview:
Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is seeking an experienced Travel Registered Nurse for a PCU Surgical Oncology assignment at James Cancer Hospital and Research in Columbus, Ohio. This is a mixed-acuity PCU and Med-Surg oncology unit supporting complex surgical oncology patients in a fast-paced environment.
Schedule:
• Day or Night shift options available
• 3x12-hour shifts
• Day: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
• Night: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Weekends 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 9, 2026
• Duration: 16 weeks
• Scheduling Type: Self-scheduling
• Orientation:
– Week 1: Monday–Friday dayshift orientation
– Week 2: 36 hours of on-unit orientation with a preceptor
Unit Overview:
• 12 James – Surgical Oncology PCU
• Mixed PCU and Med-Surg acuity
• Adult and geriatric patient population
• Goal ratios: 1:4 (may flex to 1:5)
• Very busy surgical oncology unit
• All permanent staff PCU trained
Clinical Focus:
• Surgical Oncology (breast, thyroid, melanoma)
• Hepatobiliary cancers (liver, pancreas, spleen, biliary tract, neuroendocrine)
• Colorectal cancers
• Plastic and reconstructive oncology
• Chemotherapy administration
• Blood transfusions and IV antibiotics
• Oncologic emergencies
• Cytokine release syndrome
• Insulin and heparin drips
• Strong emphasis on infection prevention and fall prevention
• Minimum of 2 years of RN experience required
• PCU or high-acuity Med-Surg experience required
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Epic charting experience required
• Experience with oncology patients preferred but not required
• ONS Chemotherapy certification preferred
• Ability to manage mixed-acuity PCU and Med-Surg patients
• Willingness to float within units of equivalent or lower acuity
• 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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