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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 14, 2026
• Length: 16 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Oncology RN for a night shift position requiring MedSurg experience and current Ohio or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Inpatient Medical Surgical Oncology unit within a cancer hospital setting
• Night shift, 3x12 hours (19:00-7:30)
• Staffing ratios goal of 1:4, may be up to 1:5
• Variable weekend scheduling based on unit needs
• No set or blocked scheduling offered
• Floating required to other Med/Surg and Oncology units
• Patient population includes lymphoma, multiple myeloma, acute and chronic leukemias, sickle cell disease, and other hematologic and non-hematologic cancers
• Special procedures include chemotherapy administration, blood transfusions, IV antibiotics, management of oncologic emergencies (tumor lysis syndrome, cytokine release syndrome), and insulin/heparin drip management
• Heavy focus on infection prevention protocols and fall prevention
• Uses Epic charting system

Requirements

• Active OH or compact RN license required at time of submission
• Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• Minimum 2 years of current acute care experience in Med/Surg Oncology, with consistent work in the last 12 months
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• OCN certification preferred
• Hematology/Oncology experience preferred but not required
• Skills required include telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation, IV therapy/phlebotomy, central line and PICC line management, peripheral line care, blood product administration, feeding tube care, and use of Rapid Response Teams
• Experience with port access/management and chemotherapy-related body fluid handling preferred
• Epic charting experience required
• 2 professional references required, with at least one from a manager/director or supervisor; Charge RN acceptable for second reference; no coworker references accepted

Additional Information

• Provide direct nursing care to oncology and hematology patients including chemotherapy administration and management of oncologic emergencies
• Collaborate with Rapid Response Teams as needed for patient deterioration
• Candidates should come with a willingness to learn and grow their nursing practice
• Fingerprinting process in Ohio must be completed urgently upon contract signing; candidates within driving distance must travel to an Ohio fingerprinting location, while those at greater distances will receive a mailed fingerprinting packet
• Former employees are eligible for assignment once separated from the facility for 6 months or more
• Current employees of the health system are ineligible for travel assignments at any Ohio State University hospital location
• RTO must be submitted and built into the contract, limited to 7 days or less
• Locals accepted at the same rate
• First-time travelers welcome to apply