Registered Nurse/PCU
Job Detail
1st Timer/16 WKS/12 James PCU – D/N or Nights – AO
12 James Surg Onc is a mixed acuity unit that cares for both PCU and Med Surg patients. This is a very busy surgical floor. All perm staff is PCU trained.
Staffing Ratios – Goal is 1:4, but can be 1:5
Weekends – variable based on unit needs
No set/blocked scheduling as that is not something we offer our permanent staff
ALL travelers may be required to float within their scope of practice!
If you accept a 12D/N rotating contract, you may be scheduled for days, nights, or a combination of both, depending on the department’s needs. Shift assignments are reviewed every 4-week scheduling period, but changes are not guaranteed and are based on staffing priorities at that time.
2 Years of Experience Required
Patient Age group
•Adults
•Geriatrics
Patient Diagnoses
•Surgical Oncology: breast, thyroid, melanoma
•Hepatobiliary: liver, pancreas, spleen, biliary tract cancers, neuroendocrine
•Colorectal: colon, rectal cancer
•Plastics: reconstructive breast cancer or sarcoma
Special Procedures/Unit Details
•Chemotherapy
•Blood transfusions
•IV Antibiotics
•Oncologic emergencies
•cytokine release syndrome
•Insulin drips
•Heparin drips
•Heavy focus on infection prevention protocols and patient falls
Certifications Required
– BLS
– ACLS
– NIHSS
Certifications Preferred
•ONS Chemo
COMPUTERIZED CHARTING
•EPIC
Agency staff have the following parking permit options (purchased through CampusParc at osu.campusparc.com):
WMC Agency Permit (Most Convenient Option)
-24/7 access to Wexner Medical Center Garage (guaranteed availability)
-***/month
-*** per 100-day permit
WB Permit (Budget Option)
-Weekend/holiday access to 9th Ave East & West Garages
-24/7 access to West Campus surface lots (WB/WC spaces)
-Shuttle service provided to the medical center
-***/month
CXS Permit
-Weekend/holiday access to 9th Ave East & West Garages
-24/7 access to Buckeye (CX) and West Campus surface lots
-***/month
Please note: Parking costs and options are subject to change per CampusParc policies.