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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: May 18, 2026
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Length: 16 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a PCU - Acute Leukemia and Hematology position requiring ONS Chemo Certification and a minimum of 2 years of nursing experience including at least 1 year of hematology oncology experience.
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Inpatient PCU unit specializing in acute leukemia and hematology patients, including newly diagnosed acute leukemia cases
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12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM), with rotating day/night scheduling available depending on contract type
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If on a rotating day/night contract, shifts may include days, nights, or a combination based on department needs, reviewed every 4-week scheduling period
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Goal staffing ratio of 1:4, with potential for 1:5 based on unit needs
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Weekend scheduling is variable based on unit needs
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No set or blocked scheduling; self-schedule requests are accepted and considered before schedules are finalized
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Epic EMR experience required
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Telemetry monitoring including interpretation of dysrhythmias
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Chemotherapy administration, including body fluid handling and monitoring post-chemotherapy
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Central line blood draws, central line sterile dressing changes, PICC line management, and peripheral line care
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IV therapy, phlebotomy, and blood product administration
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Feeding tube care and management
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Heavy focus on infection prevention protocols and patient falls prevention
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Valid Ohio (OH) or Compact RN license currently in hand at time of consideration
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Nursing degree from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program required
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Minimum 2 years of overall nursing experience required, with relevant experience within the past 3 years
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At least 1 year of hematology oncology inpatient experience required; must have current specialty experience for clinical pass
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Med/surg oncology experience required
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Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and ONS/ONCC Chemo Certification
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NIHSS certification preferred
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Epic EMR experience required
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Skills required: telemetry monitoring, interpretation of dysrhythmias, IV therapy/infusions, blood product administration, chemotherapy administration, central line and PICC line care, starting and maintaining IVs, port access and management
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2 professional references required; at least 1 must be from a manager, director, or formal leadership role (charge RN acceptable for 2nd reference; no coworker references)
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Prior travel experience required; first-time travelers will not be considered
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Orientation consists of Monday–Friday dayshift during the first week, followed by 36 hours of on-unit orientation with a preceptor in the second week
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Ohio fingerprinting is required and must be completed promptly after signing a contract; candidates outside Ohio may need to drive to an Ohio fingerprinting location or complete a mailed packet urgently
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Local candidates are accepted
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All requested time off must be submitted at the time of consideration and will be built into the contract
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Former employees of the facility are eligible after a 6-month separation period; current Ohio State University hospital employees are not eligible for a travel assignment at any OSU location
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Preferred skills include management of oncologic emergencies such as acute tumor lysis syndrome (ATLS) and sepsis, as well as experience with lymphoma/non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and multiple myeloma
