RN Med Surg Oncology PCU/Telemetry
Columbus, OH
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 10, 2026
• Length: 16 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a mixed-acuity Med/Surg Telemetry Oncology position at a cancer hospital, working night shifts with a self-scheduling option and local candidates welcome.

Details

• Mixed-acuity PCU and Med/Surg Tele unit at a cancer hospital, with approximately 24 PCU beds and 24 MS Tele beds
• Medical oncology patient population with diagnoses ranging from solid tumors to blood cancers; high acuity unit
• Telemetry monitoring using GE B450 monitors
• Equipment includes Bladder Scanner, Alaris pumps, PCA pumps, and Continuous Bladder Irrigation (CBI)
• Pediatric patients are extremely rare on this unit; pediatric experience is not required
• Strong emphasis on infection prevention protocols and fall prevention
• Staffing ratios aim for 1:4–5 but may vary based on unit needs
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00–07:30)
• Self-scheduling: candidates submit preferred schedule requests prior to the final schedule being posted
• First week of orientation is Mon–Fri day shift; second week is 36 hours of on-unit orientation with a preceptor
• Floating required to units of equivalent or lower acuity
• Weekend shifts are variable

Requirements

• Active OH or Compact RN license required
• BLS (BCLS) certification required
• Minimum 2 years of oncology experience preferred but not required
• Previous travel nursing experience preferred
• Two professional references required: at least one must be from a Manager, Director, or formal leadership role (e.g., Supervisor); a Charge RN is acceptable as the second reference; co-worker references are not accepted

Additional Information

• Chemotherapy competency is not required; however, the facility offers a 2-day chemo training course for candidates interested in professional development
• Local candidates are accepted at the same rate as travelers
• Former employees are eligible to return for a travel assignment after a minimum 6-month separation from the facility
• RTO must be requested at the time of submission and built into the contract; RTO is limited to 7 days or less for the contract duration
• All candidates must complete Ohio state fingerprinting as soon as possible after signing their contract; candidates outside of Ohio may need to travel to a fingerprinting location in Ohio or will be mailed a fingerprinting packet to complete urgently
• Multiple parking permit options are available for purchase through CampusParc, ranging from garage access to surface lot/shuttle options