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Travel Registered Nurse – PCU

1/11/2026

The Travel Registered Nurse will support an acute leukemia patient population in a high-acuity, oncology-focused stepdown environment. Responsibilities include providing care in a PCU/Stepdown medical oncology unit with a focus on infection prevention and patient safety.

Working Hours

36 hours/week

Company Size

51-200 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

Purple Cow Recruiting is a global talent acquisition firm that connects top-tier professionals with leading organizations across industries, including the United States federal government. We specialize in recruiting for healthcare and technical roles, offering both permanent and temporary staffing solutions, including all back end support. Our approach is tailored to meet the unique needs of each client, ensuring compliance with key industry standards such as Joint Commission, HIPAA, NIST, and FedRAMP, while delivering exceptional candidates. Technical, Healthcare, and Commercial Expertise : -Deployment of FTEs: Capability to deploy fully credentialed professionals across technical, healthcare, and commercial roles. -Telehealth and Remote IT Solutions: Proficient in remote support for both healthcare and technical operations. -Commercial Expertise: Strong track record in placing candidates in corporate roles, including finance, marketing, and engineering. Compliance and Quality Assurance: -Adherence to federal standards (e.g., Joint Commission, HIPAA, NIST, FedRAMP) and industry best practices for commercial sectors. -Quality Control Plan (QCP) includes regular audits, performance reviews, and compliance checks. Past Performance: Successfully delivered staffing solutions for DoD contracts, healthcare institutions, and leading commercial enterprises. Our performance consistently meets or exceeds client expectations in both public and private sectors. Key Personnel: -Fiona Rintoul, CEO: Oversees strategic direction and operational alignment. -Chelsea Drinkard, VP of Recruiting: Manages recruitment across federal, healthcare, technical, and commercial sectors. Purple Cow Recruiting ensures high-quality staffing solutions, aligning with both public and private sector objectives to support mission-critical operations and commercial growth.

About the Role

Description

Position Overview:

Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is seeking an experienced Travel Registered Nurse for a PCU assignment at James Cancer Hospital and Research in Columbus, Ohio. This role supports an acute leukemia patient population in a high-acuity, oncology-focused stepdown environment.

Schedule:

• Night shift

• 3x12-hour shifts

• Hours: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM

• Weekend requirements vary based on unit needs

• Self-scheduling requests accepted

• No set or blocked scheduling

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 9, 2026

• Duration: 16 weeks

• Number of Openings: 4

• Orientation:

– Week 1: Monday–Friday, day shift

– Week 2: 36 hours of on-unit orientation with a preceptor

Unit Overview:

• PCU / Stepdown medical oncology unit

• Adult and geriatric patient population

• Primary diagnosis: newly diagnosed acute leukemia

• Daily census: ~22 patients

• 24-bed unit

Staffing Ratios:

• Goal ratio: 1:4 (may flex to 1:5)

Special Focus Areas:

• Infection prevention protocols

• Patient falls prevention

• High volume of blood products, IV antibiotics, and electrolyte replacement

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of RN experience required

• MS/Tele or PCU experience required

• Oncology experience preferred (not required – unit will train)

• First-time travelers must be screened to client for review

• BLS and ACLS certifications required

• NIHSS certification preferred

• ONS Chemotherapy certification preferred

• Strong telemetry skills and dysrhythmia interpretation required

• Experience with blood product administration and central lines required

• Epic charting experience required

• 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.

Key Skills

Telemetry SkillsDysrhythmia InterpretationBlood Product AdministrationCentral LinesBLS CertificationACLS CertificationOncology ExperienceEpic ChartingInfection Prevention ProtocolsPatient Falls Prevention