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Local Nurse RN PCU in Columbus, OH
Agency: Modern Healthcare Solutions
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Pay: $2,034/wk
Shift: Rot, 3x12 hr
Start date: Dec 14, 2026
Assignment length: 16 weeks
We are looking for a Local Progressive Care Unit RN for a great Local nursing job in Columbus, OH. This Progressive Care Unit Local nursing job pays for 12 hours per shift . With Wanderly you can compare Local nurse salary from leading Local nurse agencies in the United States. With Wanderly you can chat and apply to any agency for this Local Nursing Job with Wanderly’s Universal Application. Job Opportunity Unit Information Join our dedicated team in a Medical Oncology unit with progressive care beds, specializing in pediatric patients. This high-acuity Progressive Care Unit (PCU) also includes a limited number of medical-surgical beds. Schedule This position requires acceptance of a rotating 12-hour day and night contract. Scheduling may involve days, nights, or a combination depending on departmental needs. Shift assignments are reviewed every four weeks, though changes are not guaranteed and are based on staffing priorities. Patient Diagnoses Solid Tumor Orthopedic Oncology Thoracic Oncology Special Procedures/Unit Details This 36-bed Oncology Telemetry unit boasts over 24 beds designated for PCU-level care. Pediatric patients are rarely admitted and will primarily be managed by permanent staff. While previous pediatric experience is not required for agency staff, high-acuity PCU experience is mandatory. Special Equipment B450 monitors GE telemetry system Bladder Scanner Alaris pumps Stryker beds Continuous Bladder Irrigation PCA Pumps Requirements High acuity experience in a PCU setting is required Preferred: 2 years of oncology experience Certifications: Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), NIH Stroke Scale Nurse-to-patient ratios: 1:4-5 for Medical-Surgical Telemetry; 1:3 for PCU Flexibility to float within units of equivalent or lower acuity Previous travel experience is preferred Skills Required Interpretation of dysrhythmias Utilization of rapid response teams Feeding tube care and management Accessing ports for medication Blood product administration Central line care and management PICC line management Starting IVs Heparin protocols Management of cardiac drips (not including titration) PCA management Titration of cardiac drips Chest tubes (Emerson/Pleur-evac) External CPAP/BIPAP management High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) application Interpretation of arterial blood gases (ABGs) Nasal cannula application Tracheostomy management Skills Preferred Management of dysrhythmias IV insulin protocols Titration of insulin drips Phlebotomy Chemotherapy administration and monitoring Wound care and management (including Wound Vac) Arterial line management Management of surgical drains Non-invasive airway management Benefits Competitive salary Opportunities for professional growth and development Flexible scheduling with self-schedule requests Comprehensive benefits package Parking Information Agency staff have various parking permit options available: WMC Agency Permit: 24/7 access to the medical center garage (guaranteed availability) WB Permit: Weekend/holiday access to specific garages and surface lots with shuttle service provided CXS Permit: Weekend/holiday access to particular garages and surface lots Please note PK-37629210
