Job Opportunity – Progressive Care Unit / Surgical Oncology RN – Ohio
Start Date: October 5, 2026
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 12-hour shifts (days, nights, or rotating day/night based on departmental needs); weekend coverage variable based on unit needs; 16-week assignment with 72 hours of orientation
Highlights:
- Mixed acuity Progressive Care Unit specializing in surgical oncology patients, including breast, thyroid, melanoma, hepatobiliary, colorectal, and plastic/reconstructive surgery cases
- Progressive care and medical-surgical patient populations with staffing ratios of 1:4 to 1:5
- Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, and physical therapy
- Epic electronic medical record system with GE telemetry monitoring, Alaris pumps, and modern unit equipment
- Opportunity to work with oncologic emergencies, chemotherapy administration, blood transfusions, insulin and heparin drips, and complex surgical patients
- Flexibility required: floating within scope of practice to other acute care oncology units as needed
Requirements:
- Valid RN license (Compact or Ohio state license required at time of submission)
- Minimum 2 years of acute care nursing experience with at least 1 year of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience
- Current, consistent acute care experience within the last 12 months required
- BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required; ONS Chemotherapy certification preferred
- Epic charting system experience required
- Proficiency in cardiac telemetry, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, chest tube care, tracheostomy management, and BiPAP/CPAP management
- Experience with adult and geriatric patient populations
- Nursing education from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
- Two professional references required (at least one from a manager/director or formal supervisor)
- Ability to complete Ohio fingerprinting process urgently upon contract signing
- Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only)
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This position offers the chance to develop advanced clinical skills in a fast-paced surgical oncology environment while caring for a diverse patient population with complex needs. You'll work alongside a fully PCU-trained permanent staff team with robust interdisciplinary support, focusing on infection prevention protocols and evidence-based patient care. This role is ideal for experienced progressive care nurses seeking to expand their expertise in surgical oncology and critical interventions while making a meaningful impact on patients facing challenging diagnoses and recovery journeys.