Oncology RN
Columbus, OH
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 5, 2026
• Length: 16 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Night Shift RN for a Surgical Oncology PCU/Med-Surg unit, requiring an OH or compact RN license and at least 1 year of PCU experience.

Details

• Mixed acuity Surgical Oncology unit caring for both PCU and Med-Surg patients
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM-7:30 AM)
• May be scheduled for a rotating combination of days and nights based on department needs, reviewed every 4-week period
• Patient ratios typically 1:4, but can be 1:5
• Weekend requirements vary based on unit needs
• No set or blocked scheduling offered
• Floating required within scope of practice
• Adult and geriatric patient population
• Cares for surgical oncology patients including breast, thyroid, melanoma, hepatobiliary, colorectal, and plastics/reconstructive cases
• Manages chemotherapy, blood transfusions, IV antibiotics, oncologic emergencies, cytokine release syndrome, insulin drips, and heparin drips
• Strong emphasis on infection prevention and fall prevention protocols
• Uses Epic charting system

Requirements

• Active OH or compact RN license required at time of submission
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• ONS Chemo certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of current acute care nursing experience within the last 12 months
• At least 1 year of PCU experience required
• Oncology experience preferred but not required
• Epic charting experience required
• Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• 2 professional references required, with at least 1 from a Manager/Director or formal leadership role; Charge RN acceptable for second reference; no coworker references accepted

Additional Information

• Care team includes permanent staff who are all PCU trained
• Candidates should come with a willingness to learn and grow their nursing practice
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Former employees eligible for travel assignment after 6+ months away from the facility
• Current employees of this health system are ineligible for travel assignments at any of its Ohio hospital locations
• RTO must be submitted with application and built into the contract, limited to 7 days or less
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• Candidates must complete Ohio fingerprinting promptly after signing contract due to strict credentialing timelines
• Candidates outside Ohio but within driving distance must travel to an Ohio fingerprinting location soon after booking; those farther away will receive a mailed fingerprinting packet