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Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Aug 3, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 2
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a PCU/Med-Surg/Oncology position at a Level I Trauma Center, requiring at least 1 year of oncology and PCU experience with ACLS and BLS certifications.
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Acute care setting within a PCU/Med-Surg/Oncology unit at a Level I Trauma Center
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28-bed mixed unit caring for oncology PCU and trauma PCU patients
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Day shift, 12-hour shifts (7a–7p)
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Every other weekend required
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Self-scheduling unit
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Daytime ratios: 1:4 (PCU) and 1:5 (Med/Surg); nighttime ratios: 1:5–6
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Common drips include chemotherapy, heparin, cardizem, and protonix; RNs may be required to titrate insulin and cardizem
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EMR: Epic (recent experience within 6 months is noted for orientation planning purposes)
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IV pumps: Alaris
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Floating required to same level of care (Med/Surg and PCU units)
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2-day orientation provided
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13-week contract
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Active NE or Compact (NLC) RN license — must be active at time of consideration; pending licenses not accepted
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Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA) required; pending certifications not accepted
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ONS/ONCC chemotherapy certification preferred but not required
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Minimum 1 year of oncology and PCU nursing experience required
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Competency with hemodynamic monitoring (CVP, A-line, Swan, EV-1000), ventilator management, and ICP monitoring (on-the-job training available for these)
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Driver's license required for consideration (used to verify permanent address for radius eligibility)
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2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both must include dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
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Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility
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Candidates who have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity Health facility within the past year are not eligible; candidates who worked PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered
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A pass/fail open-book skills exam is administered during orientation — a minimum score of 90% is required to pass
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RTO requests of 7 days or fewer per 13-week contract must be submitted upfront; additional RTO will not be approved after consideration
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Navy blue scrubs required
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Unit support staff includes nursing assistants, charge nurses, PT/OT, RN case manager, social worker, educator, and dietician
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Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas; refusal to remove them will result to contract termination
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First-time travelers are welcome to apply
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Teamwork, cultural sensitivity, and patient-centered care are highly valued on this unit, which serves oncology patients across all stages of diagnosis and treatment
