Med Surg Oncology Telemetry RN
Columbus, OH
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse - Med Surg Oncology (Travel/Contract)

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Job Summary

• 12-hour day/night rotating shifts (days, nights, or combination) based on department needs.
• Shift assignments reviewed every 4 weeks; changes not guaranteed.
• Patient population primarily includes:

  • Patients requiring continuous cardiac monitoring related to chemotherapy
  • Soft tissue malignancy patients receiving diagnostics, chemotherapy, and symptom management
  • Symptom management related to disease progression or treatment
  • Management of comorbidities
• Strong emphasis on infection prevention protocols and patient fall prevention.

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 2 years RN experience required.
• Oncology experience preferred but not required.
• Prior travel experience preferred (not required).
• EPIC electronic health record experience required.
• Patient ratio approximately 1:4.
• Must be willing to float to units of equivalent or lower acuity.

Clinical Skills Required:

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

Certifications & Licenses

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license for Ohio required.
• BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) certification required.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) may be required depending on unit.
• Other certifications may be required based on unit assignment (e.g., PALS, NRP).

Equipment Used

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

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including FBI and BCI fingerprinting.
• Education accreditation verification required (accredited nursing program).
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease.
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tdap vaccine (adult dose)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titers
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B titer or vaccine series (declination acceptable)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season
• Drug testing and immunization requirements apply unless fully remote.

Additional Requirements

• Completion of medication/pharmacology competency exam prior to start.
• Unit-specific competency exams required.
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required within 1 year of start and updated annually.
• 2 professional references required, including at least one from a manager or formal leadership.
• Employment application and skills checklist required.
• Compliance with dress code and hand hygiene policies.
• Annual acknowledgment of ethics, compliance, and safety policies.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio
• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg / Telemetry nursing experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Proficient in arterial line management
• Skilled in blood product administration
• Experienced in central line and PICC line care and management
• Ability to assist with chest tube insertion and removal
• Competent in managing High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC)
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Notes

• Candidates must be flexible with floating to other units as needed.
• Prior travel experience is preferred but not mandatory.
• Fingerprinting and background checks are time-sensitive and must be completed prior to start.
• Candidates should be prepared for a thorough credentialing and onboarding process.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized oncology med-surg setting with a focus on complex patient care and advanced nursing skills.