Position Overview:
Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is seeking an experienced Travel Registered Nurse for a high-acuity PCU assignment at James Cancer Hospital and Research Institute in Columbus, Ohio. This role supports oncology patients in a fast-paced progressive care environment with a mix of PCU and Med-Surg acuity.
Schedule:
• Day or Night shift options available
• 3x12-hour shifts
• Day: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
• Night: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Self-schedule requests accepted prior to final schedule posting
• Rotating weekends based on unit needs
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 weeks
• Scheduling Type: Self-scheduling
• Orientation: First week Mon–Fri dayshift; second week 36 hours on-unit with preceptor
Unit Overview:
• 18 James – Medical Oncology PCU
• 36-bed oncology telemetry unit
• Over 24 beds designated PCU-level care
• Adult and geriatric patient population
• Pediatric patients are extremely rare (no pediatric experience required)
Clinical Focus:
• Solid tumor, orthopedic oncology, and thoracic oncology patients
• High-acuity PCU with some Med-Surg
• Chemotherapy, blood transfusions, IV antibiotics
• Heparin and insulin drips
• Heavy focus on infection prevention and fall prevention
• High-acuity PCU experience REQUIRED
• Oncology experience preferred but NOT required
• Minimum of 2 years RN experience required
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Ability to manage PCU and Med-Surg telemetry patients
• Required to float within units of equivalent or lower level of acuity
• Epic charting experience required
• 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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