Registered Nurse/PCU

Unit Overview
17 North Mixed Acuity is a Stepdown/PCU unit with 32 beds and an average daily census of 25–32 patients. The unit cares for patients with various medical diagnoses as well as pre- and post-surgical patients with mixed acuity, including PCU-level care.

Rotating: 7:00PM – 7:30 AM / 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
Schedule: 36 hours/week, every other weekend

Requirements
2 years of recent progressive care experience
Experience with similar PCU/Stepdown patient populations
Ability to float within the OSU organization as needed
BLS and ACLS required
NIHSS required
Ohio license required
First-time travelers accepted

Skills Preferred
Candidates should have experience with telemetry, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, rapid response/code teams, IV therapy, blood product administration, central line and PICC care, heparin protocols, respiratory support, wound care, and pre/post-surgical patient care.

Additional Details
Float required
Call required
Teaching hospital experience welcomed
One pre-approved time-off request allowed per contract
Scrub color/details provided at orientation

Agency staff have the following parking permit options (purchased through CampusParc at osu.campusparc.com):

Parking Options for Travelers
WMC Agency Permit – ***/month
•Guaranteed 24/7 parking in the Wexner Medical Center Garage
•Closest and most convenient option
CXS Permit – ***/month
•Recommended for Jameson Crane travelers
•Includes Buckeye Lot (CX) and West Campus lots
•Access to 9th Ave East & West Garages on weekends and holidays
WB Permit – ***/month
•Most affordable option
•West Campus parking with Med Center Express Shuttle to the hospital
•Access to 9th Ave East & West Garages on weekends and holidays
Quick Summary
•WMC: Closest parking, guaranteed garage access
•CXS: Low-cost option, best for Jameson Crane
•WB: Lowest cost, shuttle service, best overall value