RN – Step-Down

Specialty: Step-Down
Facility: James Cancer Hospital and Research – 460 W 10th Ave Rm 224 Columbus, OH
State License: OH
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Years of Experience:
Shift: Day 3×12-Hour (07:00 – 19:30); Night 3×12-Hour (19:00 – 07:30)
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Description: Specialty: PCUFacility: James Cancer Hospital and ResearchState License: OHCerts/Licenses: Years of Experience: Shift: Day 3×12-Hour (07:00 – 19:30); Night 3×12-Hour (19:00 – 07:30)Guaranteed Hours: Description: James Corrections Health Unit – PCU – AYA OFFER – D/N*13-16 week contract*ONCOLOGY EXPERIENCE PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED. EPIC CHARTING EXPERIENCE REQUIRED!Key Responsibilities: Float to various Oncology Medical-Surgical (MS) units as needed. Ensure staff safety in a secure corrections unit environment.Certifications Required: BLS (Basic Life Support)Special Procedures/Unit Details: Unit is a corrections unit for Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections (ODRC) inmates. Locked unit with access controlled by Corrections Officers (CO). CO to inmate ratio: 1:2. Nurse to patient ratio: 1:3 for PCU, 1:4-5 for MS. Some shifts will be assigned to MS, others to PCU.Shifts: Weekend shifts vary based on unit requirements. If you accept a 12D/N rotating contract, you may be scheduled for days, nights, or a combination of both, depending on the department s needs. Shift assignments are reviewed every 4-week scheduling period, but changes are not guaranteed and are based on staffing priorities at that time.Systems Utilized: Medication System: Pyxis Documentation System: EPICPatient Care and Management:Patient Diagnoses:o Active oncology diagnoses/treatments, including solid tumors and hematology.o Oncology workup admissions.o History of cancer admitted for other reasons (surgical procedures, COPD, sepsis, abnormal labs, pneumonia, etc.).o Non-oncology diagnoses admitted for reasons listed above.Skills and Competencies:o Medical-Surgical/TelemetryCardiac Monitoring and Emergency Response:? Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias? Unit-based telemetry monitoringo Endocrine/Metabolic: IV insulin protocolso Gastrointestinal: Feeding tube care and managemento Genitourinary/Renal: Pre/Post Hemodialysis and renal failure managemento IV Therapy/Phlebotomy: Blood product administration, central line and peripheral line care/management, PICC line management, starting IVso Medications: Heparin protocols, management of cardiac drips (no titration), PCA (Patient-Controlled Analgesia)o Respiratory: External CPAP/BIPAP, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), interpretation of ABGs (Arterial Blood Gases), nasal cannula, oxygen face masks, portable oxygen tanks, non-invasive airway management, tracheostomy managementProvider Support: Interpretation Services Pharmacy Physical Therapy Radiology Rapid Response Teams Respiratory Services Social Services Transportation Modified Time:1/12/2026 12:00:00 AM Account Manager: Ashley Schendel Account Manager Email: Ashley.Schendel@ayahealthcare.com COVID-19 Vaccine: Not Required Flu Vaccine: Required – Medical Exemptions Only Submittals:Low Job Requirements & Qualifications Previous Charge Experience : Preferred Years of Experience : 2 Patient Ratio Experience : Charting System Experience : Preferred Charting System Name : Epic Community Hospital Experience : – LTAC Experience : – Trauma Level I Experience : – Trauma Level II Experience : – Travel Experience Required : – Certifications : ACLS, BLS, NIHSSSkills : Accessing/Managing Ports*, Arterial line management*, Blood Product Administration, Central line care/management, Chest tubes-Emerson/PleurEvac*, External CPAP/BIPAP, Feeding tube care and management, Heparin Protocols, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), Interpretation of Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs), Interpretation of dysrhythmias, Isolation Precautions, IV insulin protocols, Manage Cardiac drips- no titration, Management of dysrhythmias, Monitoring Chemotherapy*, MS/Tele, Nasal Cannula, Non-invasive airway management, Ortho trauma*, Oxygen administration, Oxygen tanks, PCA, PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown, Peripheral Line Care/Management, PICC line management, Pre/Post Hemodialysis Management, Pre/Post neurosurgery*, Renal failure, Skin grafts*, Starting and maintaining IVs, Surgical drains, Telemetry, Telemetry -on the unit monitoring, Titration of Insulin drips*, Total Joint Replacements*, Tracheostomy care/management, Use of Rapid Response/Code teams*, Screen missing requirements Unit Details Staffing & Scheduling Scheduling Type : – Patient Ratios Days : – Patient Ratios Nights : – Patient Ratios Weekends : – Float Required : to other Oncology MS and PCU units Call Required : – Weekend Coverage : – Number of Weekend Shifts Per Contract : varies based on unit needs Pre-Approved Time Off : one Orientation Hours : 72 Facility & Patient Care Details Patient Age Groups : – Daily Census : 36 Number of Visits Per Day : – Number of Rooms : 36 Number of Beds : 36 Additional Unit Information Interdisciplinary Support : Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Interpretation Services, Radiology, Social Services, Rapid Response Teams, Pharmacy, Transportation, Unit Secretary Patient Diagnoses : -Patients with active oncology diagnosis/treatment including both solid tumor and hematology. -Patients who are admitted for oncology workup.-Patients who have a history of cancer but are admitted for other reasons including but not limited to surgical procedures, COPD, sepsis, abnormal labs, pneumonia, etc.-Patients with no oncology diagnosis but admitted for reasons listed above. Special Procedures/Unit Details : Unit is a corrections unit of Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections (ODRC) inmates. Unit is locked and requires access from Corrections Officer (CO) to enter. -CO to inmate ratio is 1:2. -Nurse to patient ratio is 1:3 PCU and 1:4-5 MS.Some shifts will be a MS assignment, and some will be a PCU assignment.Staff safety is a priority. Special Equipment : – #Tier4 Travel Compliance There is a strict compliance deadline of Tuesday prior to start no exceptions. Please screen for any candidate vacation time taking place immediately after booking as this will likely cause a push due to fingerprinting delays. Please only submit to one location. The AM team will find the best fit for the clinician. PLEASE NOTE: ALL CANDIDATES MUST BE MADE AWARE OF THE URGENCY OF THE OHIO FINGERPRINTING PROCESS. Candidate must complete fingerprints as soon as they sign contract. TRAVELERS WHO ARE UNRESPONSIVE OR UNCOOPERATIVE WITH CREDENTIALING ARE AT RISK OF PUSH/CANCEL. All candidates who are currently outside the state of Ohio but within driving distance will be required to drive to a fingerprinting location in Ohio as soon as possible after booking. Travelers who are extreme distances from Ohio will be mailed a fingerprinting packet, which is to be completed urgently upon receipt. Detailed instructions will be sent to the candidate by the Credentialing team. RTO required with submission, must be built into contract Locals are accepted at the same rate Reference Requirements: 2 professional references are required. At least 1 reference must be from a manager/director or someone in a formal leadership capacity (e.g., a supervisor). Charge RN acceptable for 2nd reference. No coworker references accepted. Former employees are eligible for a travel assignment once they have been away from the facility for 6 months or more Current employees are ineligible to be hired as a traveler at any Ohio State University hospital location RNs- must have valid compact or state license in hand at time of submission. MRI techs – submittals without OH license are acceptable. Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program. Submittal Details: #Tier4 Travel ComplianceThere is a strict compliance deadline of Tuesday prior to start no exceptions. Please screen for any candidate vacation time taking place immediately after booking as this will likely cause a push due to fingerprinting delays.Please only submit to one location. The AM team will find the best fit for the clinician.PLEASE NOTE: ALL CANDIDATES MUST BE MADE AWARE OF THE URGENCY OF THE OHIO FINGERPRINTING PROCESS. Candidate must complete fingerprints as soon as they sign contract. TRAVELERS WHO ARE UNRESPONSIVE OR UNCOOPERATIVE WITH CREDENTIALING ARE AT RISK OF PUSH/CANCEL.All candidates who are currently outside the state of Ohio but within driving distance will be required to drive to a fingerprinting location in Ohio as soon as possible after booking. Travelers who are extreme distances from Ohio will be mailed a fingerprinting packet, which is to be completed urgently upon receipt. Detailed instructions will be sent to the candidate by the Credentialing team.RTO required with submission, must be built into contractLocals are accepted at the same rateReference Requirements: 2 professional references are ;required. At least 1 reference must be from a manager/director or someone in a formal leadership capacity (e.g., a supervisor). Charge RN acceptable for 2nd reference. No coworker references accepted.Former employees are eligible for a travel assignment once they have been away from the facility for 6 months or moreCurrent employees are ineligible to be hired as a traveler at any Ohio State University hospital locationRNs- must have valid compact or state license in hand at time of submission.MRI techs – submittals without OH license are acceptable.Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program. Auto Offer: Yes