Position Overview:
Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is seeking an experienced Travel Registered Nurse for a high-acuity PCU Oncology assignment at James Cancer Hospital and Research in Columbus, Ohio. This role supports a mixed-acuity oncology unit providing PCU-level and Med-Surg care to complex cancer patients.
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 23, 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:
• 18 James – Oncology Telemetry / PCU
• 36-bed unit with 24+ beds dedicated to PCU-level care
• High-acuity PCU with a small amount of Med-Surg
• Adult and geriatric population
• Pediatric patients are extremely rare and typically cared for by permanent staff
• Goal ratios:
– PCU: 1:3
– Med-Surg Telemetry: 1:4–1:5
Clinical Focus:
• Solid tumor oncology
• Orthopedic oncology
• Thoracic oncology
• Blood transfusions and IV antibiotics
• Chemotherapy and oncology-related emergencies
• Cytokine release syndrome
• Insulin and heparin drips
• Heavy focus on infection prevention and fall prevention
• High-acuity PCU experience REQUIRED
• Oncology experience preferred but NOT required
• Minimum of 2 years of RN experience required
• BLS, ACLS, and NIH certifications required
• Epic charting experience required
• Ability to float within units of equivalent or lower acuity
• Previous travel experience preferred
• 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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