Travel PCU RN – Surgical Oncology - $2,240 per week

Company: HonorVet Technologies
Location: Columbus
Posted on: January 3, 2026

Job Description:

HonorVet Technologies is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Columbus, Ohio. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit - Discipline: RN - Start Date: 01/26/2026 - Duration: 15 weeks - 36 hours per week - Shift: 12 hours, days - Employment Type: Travel Travel RN – PCU (Surgical Oncology) Columbus, OH James Cancer Hospital & Research Institute | OSU Wexner Medical Center Weekly Gross: $2,240 Start Date: 01/26/2026 ? Duration: 16 Weeks AYA Auto Offer | 2 Openings Job Details - Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) – Surgical Oncology - Unit: 12 East & West Surgical Oncology (12 James) - Shift Options: - Days: 3x12 (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM) - Nights: 3x12 (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) - Schedule: Self-Scheduling (no block schedules) - Patient Ratios: - Goal 1:4, may go 1:5 based on acuity - Float: Yes – to other acute care oncology units - Orientation: 72 hours - Locals Accepted: Yes (same rate) HARD REQUIREMENT RECENT PCU EXPERIENCE REQUIRED - Mixed-acuity unit caring for PCU & Med-Surg patients - Strong surgical PCU background required Requirements - Minimum 2 years RN experience - BLS, ACLS, NIHSS required - Epic charting experience required - Oncology experience preferred, not required - Compact or Ohio RN license required at submission Unit Overview - Busy Surgical Oncology PCU in a new tower opening - All permanent staff are PCU-trained - Adult & geriatric patient population - Heavy focus on infection prevention & fall safety - No set weekend pattern; weekends vary by unit needs Common Diagnoses - Surgical Oncology: Breast, thyroid, melanoma - Hepatobiliary: Liver, pancreas, biliary tract, neuroendocrine tumors - Colorectal: Colon & rectal cancer - Plastics: Reconstructive breast & sarcoma surgery - Orthopedic & cardiothoracic surgical patients Skills Required - Cardiac telemetry & dysrhythmia interpretation - PCU-level patient monitoring - Chest tube care (Emerson / Pleur-Evac) - IV antibiotics & blood transfusions - Chemotherapy exposure - Insulin & heparin drips - Management of oncologic emergencies - Cytokine release syndrome - CPAP/BiPAP & tracheostomy care Preferred - ONS Chemotherapy certification Systems & Equipment - Charting: Epic - Client/B450 telemetry system - Alaris pumps, bladder scanners, Stryker beds Compliance Notes (IMPORTANT) ?? Ohio fingerprinting is URGENT and mandatory - Must be completed immediately after contract signing - Strict compliance deadline: Tuesday prior to start date - RTO must be disclosed at submission - 2 professional references required (1 manager/director) - Former OSU employees eligible after 6 months - Current OSU employees not eligible for travel roles Why This Assignment ? High-acuity surgical oncology experience ? Strong PCU skill development ? Self-scheduling requests ? Premier academic medical center ? AYA Auto Offer = quick placement HonorVet Technologies Job ID 31584041. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse/PCU About HonorVet Technologies HonorVet Technologies: Pioneering Purpose, Empowering Heroes Founded in 2015, HonorVet Technologies stands as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), proudly certified by NaVOBA and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Our mission goes beyond staffing—we are committed to transforming lives by addressing the critical unemployment challenges faced by veterans. As a Joint Commission-certified clinical staffing agency, we deliver unmatched expertise in placing top-tier healthcare professionals—RNs, LPNs/LVNs, CNAs/CMAs, and NPs—across diverse facilities, including hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centers, old-age homes, schools, correctional facilities, and more. At HonorVet, we don't just fill roles; we bridge gaps, uplift communities, and honor the ones who served. Benefits - Vision benefits - License and certification reimbursement - Continuing Education - Medical benefits - Wellness and fitness programs - Dental benefits - Guaranteed Hours - Mileage reimbursement - Referral bonus - Bereavement - Holiday Pay - Sick pay - Retention bonus

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