Oncology Registered Nurse
Columbus, OH
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Oncology

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Job Summary

• Work in an oncology unit caring for adult and geriatric patients with various solid tumor cancers.
• Patient diagnoses commonly include breast, lung, prostate, pancreatic, colon, and esophageal cancers, as well as patients receiving antineoplastic chemotherapy.
• The unit focuses on the full cancer journey: from diagnosis through treatment and end-of-life care.
• Staffing ratios aim for 1:4, sometimes 1:5.
• Shift schedule is a 12-hour day/night rotating schedule with variable weekends based on unit needs.
• Orientation includes one week of day shift classroom training followed by 36 hours of on-unit precepted orientation.
• Floating to other MedSurg Oncology units is required.
• Self-scheduling requests are accommodated before final schedule posting.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years of telemetry nursing experience, including telemetry interpretation and monitoring
• Telemetry experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Patient Population

• Adults and geriatrics.
• Patients with solid tumor cancers and related medical-surgical issues.
• Emphasis on infection prevention and fall prevention protocols.

Orientation & Scheduling

• Orientation: 1 week classroom (Mon-Fri dayshift) + 36 hours on-unit with preceptor.
• Rotating 12-hour day/night shifts.
• Shift assignments reviewed every 4 weeks.
• No set/blocked scheduling; schedule varies based on department needs.

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check including FBI and BCI fingerprinting required.
• Education verification from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA).
• Ohio BCI & FBI fingerprinting with specific code requirements.
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG monitoring.
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug test within 3 months of start.
• Physical exam within 1 year 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
  • TB questionnaire
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titers
  • Hepatitis B titer or vaccine series (declination acceptable)
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer (medical exemptions reviewed)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (mask required if declined)
• Annual background check required by agency.
• References: 2 professional references required, including at least one from a manager or formal leader.
• Skills checklist and employment application required.

Competency & Testing Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam prior to start.
• Unit-specific competency exams.
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required within 1 year of start and updated annually (with remediation process if needed).

Additional Notes

• Floating to other oncology med-surg units is expected.
• Prior travel experience is preferred but not mandatory.
• No set/blocked scheduling; flexibility required.
• Heavy focus on infection prevention and patient safety.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized oncology setting with a diverse patient population and a supportive orientation process. Candidates should be prepared for rotating shifts and a dynamic scheduling environment.