Telemetry Oncology Med-Surg Registered Nurse
Columbus, OH
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights, Rotating
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract) - Columbus, Ohio

Unit Overview

• Unit: 19 James Med Surg Oncology (12-hour day/night shifts)
• Oncology experience preferred but not required
• Patient care focus:

  • Continuous cardiac monitoring related to chemotherapy administration
  • Care for patients with soft tissue malignancies receiving diagnostics, chemotherapy, and symptom management
  • Symptom management secondary to disease treatment or progression
  • Management of comorbidities
• Heavy emphasis on infection prevention protocols and patient fall prevention

Equipment Used

• B450 monitors with GE telemetry system
• Bladder Scanner
• Alaris pumps
• Stryker beds

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years RN experience
• BCLS certification required
• EPIC experience required
• Patient ratio: 1:4
• Required to float within units of equivalent or lower acuity
• Previous travel experience preferred

Skills Required

• Interpretation of dysrhythmias
• Accessing ports
• Arterial line management
• Blood product administration
• Central line care/management
• PICC line management
• IV start
• Assist with chest tube insertion/removal
• High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC)
• Interpretation of arterial blood gases (ABGs)

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only (Instructor/Provider and RQI acceptable)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - required for certain units; check unit specifics
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - required for ER, ER OB, and ER Psych units
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - required for L&D, Post-Partum, and OB units
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) - specific expiration requirements
• State License Verification within 30 days of start
• NURSYS Verification for RNs
• NIH Stroke Certification - required for most ICU, PCU, ED, and Brain & Spine units
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required for Aya candidates)
• Unit-specific Competency Exam
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam required within 1 year of start and updated annually (minimum passing score 76%)

Background & Compliance

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start (including SS trace, counties lived/worked, nationwide, sex offender, MVR if driving)
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting required within 1 year of start (Ohio-specific code 3701.881)
• Pending background check attestation allowed if fingerprint results are pending
• Education accreditation confirmation required (accredited nursing programs only)
• Transcript/Diploma verification required
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG monitoring
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually
• Dress code and hand hygiene policy acknowledgment required
• Confidential Fraud Waste Abuse and Compliance Reporting Mechanism form required

Health Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination (adult dose after age 11/12)
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year; TB questionnaire required annually
• MMR (Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 vaccines or positive titer; boosters if low titer
• Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (declination acceptable)
• Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer; medical exemption allowed with documentation
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cannabinoids, cocaine, methadone, methaqualone, opiates, PCP, propoxyphene)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31)
• COVID-19 vaccination not required but strongly recommended; collect proof if available

References & Documentation

• Two professional references required; at least one from a manager/director or formal leadership
• Employment application required including education details
• Skills checklist required

This position offers a challenging oncology med-surg environment with a focus on complex patient care and requires strong clinical skills, certifications, and compliance with rigorous background and health documentation standards.