PCU/Step Down
Listed on 2026-08-06
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Nursing
RN Nurse, ICU Nurse, Healthcare Nursing
RN - PCU/Step Down
Shift: Night 3x12-Hour (19:00 - 07:30)
Description:
18 James - Med Onc PCU
-D/N or N - AYA ONCOLOGY EXPERIENCE PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED! Unit Information:
Medical Oncology with progressive care beds/pediatric patients. High acuity of PCU and small amount of med surg
Shift:
* 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. Patient Diagnoses:
Solid Tumor Orthopedic Oncology Thoracic Oncology Special Procedures/Unit Details: 18J is a 36 bed Oncology Telemetry unit with over 24 beds dedicated to PCU level of care.
-Pediatric patients are cared for on this unit but are extremely rare and would likely be cared for by perm staff. Pediatric experience is NOT required to be agency RN here.
Required:
High acuity PCU patient experience-Heavy focus on infection prevention protocols and patient falls Special Equipment: B450 monitors GE telemetry system. Bladder Scanner. Alaris pumps. Stryker beds. Continuous Bladder Irrigation PCA Pumps
Requirements: 2 years of oncology experience preferred, but NOT REQUIRED
Certifications:
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), ACLS & NIH Ratio: 1:4-5 Med Surg Telemetry Ratio: 1:3 PCU Required to float within units of equivalent or lower level of acuity. Previous travel experience preferred.
Skills Required:
Interpretation of dysrhythmias Use of rapid response teams Feeding tube care and management Accessing Ports Blood Product Administration Central line care/management Peripheral Line Care/Management PICC line management Starting IVs Heparin Protocols Manage Cardia drips- no titration PCA Titrate Cardiac drips Chest tubes-Emerson/Pleur-evac External CPAP/BIPAP High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) Interpretation of ABGs Nasal Cannula Tracheostomy Management Skills Preferred:
Management of dysrhythmias IV insulin protocols Titration of Insulin drips Phlebotomy Chemotherapy Administration Monitoring Chemotherapy Wound Care/Wound Vac Arterial line management Surgical drains Non-invasive airway management
Benefits:
Competitive salary with auto offer. Opportunities for professional growth and development. Flexible scheduling with self-schedule requests. Comprehensive benefits package.
Orientation and Training:
First week:
Monday to Friday dayshift orientation. Second week: 36 hours of on-unit orientation with a preceptor.
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