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Travel Registered Nurse – PCU (Oncology) JCH

1/11/2026

The Travel Registered Nurse will provide care for oncology patients in a high-acuity PCU environment, managing both PCU and Med-Surg telemetry patients. Responsibilities include administering chemotherapy, blood transfusions, and IV medications while focusing on infection and fall prevention.

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 high-acuity PCU assignment at James Cancer Hospital and Research Institute 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.

Key Skills

High-Acuity PCU ExperienceOncology ExperienceBLS CertificationACLS CertificationNIHSS CertificationEpic Charting ExperienceChemotherapy AdministrationBlood TransfusionsIV AntibioticsHeparin DripsInsulin DripsInfection PreventionFall PreventionTelemetry Patient ManagementPatient CareSelf-Scheduling