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Nights, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Nov 30, 2026 Length: 16 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Step-down/Oncology Telemetry unit requiring PCU experience and an active OH or compact RN license. Details Medical Oncology progressive care unit with telemetry and occasional pediatric oncology patients 36-bed unit with over 24 beds dedicated to PCU-level care, plus a small amount of med-surg Night shift, 3x12 hours (7:00 PM-7:30 AM), with possible rotation to days based on unit needs Patient diagnoses include solid tumor, orthopedic oncology, and thoracic oncology Staffing ratios of approximately 1:4-5 for Med Surg Telemetry and 1:3 for PCU Required to float to units of equivalent or lower acuity Uses GE B450 telemetry monitors, bladder scanners, Alaris pumps, Stryker beds, continuous bladder irrigation, and PCA pumps Weekend shifts are variable Requirements Active OH or compact RN license required at time of consideration BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required Minimum 2 years of current acute care experience within the last 12 months, including at least 1 year of PCU experience Epic charting experience required Teaching hospital experience preferred Oncology experience preferred but not required
include interpretation of dysrhythmias, use of rapid response teams, feeding tube care, port access, blood product administration, central/peripheral/PICC line care, IV starts, heparin protocols, cardiac drip management, PCA, chest tube care, non-invasive airway management, HFNC, ABG interpretation, nasal cannula use, and tracheostomy management Preferred skills include dysrhythmia management, insulin drip titration, phlebotomy, chemotherapy administration/monitoring, wound care/wound vac, arterial line management, surgical drains, and non-invasive airway management Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program Two professional references required, with at least one from a manager/director or supervisor; charge RN acceptable for the second; no coworker references accepted Additional Information Provide high-acuity progressive care nursing with a strong focus on infection prevention and fall prevention protocols Pediatric oncology patients are occasionally present but are rare and primarily cared for by permanent staff; pediatric experience is not required Heavy emphasis on cardiac monitoring, telemetry interpretation, and oncology-related care Candidates must complete Ohio fingerprinting promptly after signing the contract due to strict compliance timelines Local candidates are accepted at the same pay rate Former employees are eligible to return as travelers after being away from the facility for at least 6 months Current employees of the health system are not eligible for traveler positions RTO must be submitted and built into the contract at time of consideration, limited to 7 days or less First-time travelers are welcome and encouraged to apply with a willingness to learn and grow professionally