Travel Registered Nurse - PCU (Oncology)
Company: Purple Cow Recruiting
Location: Columbus
Posted on: February 12, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: Position Overview:
Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is
seeking an experienced Travel Registered Nurse for a high-acuity
PCU assignment in Columbus, Ohio. This role supports oncology
patients in a fast-paced progressive care environment with a mix of
PCU and Med-Surg acuity. Schedule: • Day or Night shift options
available • 3x12-hour shifts • Day: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM • Night: 7:00
PM – 7:30 AM • Self-schedule requests accepted prior to final
schedule posting • Rotating weekends based on unit needs
Compensation: • Gross: $2,359 per week • W2: $24.50 per hour •
Tax-Free Stipend: $1,477 per week • Locals accepted at the same
rate Contract Details: • Start Date: February 23, 2026 • Duration:
13 weeks • Scheduling Type: Self-scheduling • Orientation: First
week Mon–Fri dayshift; second week 36 hours on-unit with preceptor
Unit Overview: • 18 James – Medical Oncology PCU • 36-bed oncology
telemetry unit • Over 24 beds designated PCU-level care • Adult and
geriatric patient population • Pediatric patients are extremely
rare (no pediatric experience required) Clinical Focus: • Solid
tumor, orthopedic oncology, and thoracic oncology patients •
High-acuity PCU with some Med-Surg • Chemotherapy, blood
transfusions, IV antibiotics • Heparin and insulin drips • Heavy
focus on infection prevention and fall prevention Requirements: •
High-acuity PCU experience REQUIRED • Oncology experience preferred
but NOT required • Minimum of 2 years RN experience required • BLS,
ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required • Ability to manage PCU and
Med-Surg telemetry patients • Required to float within units of
equivalent or lower level of acuity • Epic charting experience
required • Previous travel experience preferred • Valid compact or
Ohio RN license required at time of submission • Education must be
from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program Heartline Staffing is a
Strategic Talent Partner with Purple Cow Recruiting. Applications
are securely processed through Purple Cow’s system.
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