Medical Surgical Oncology RN
Columbus, OH
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Medical Surgical Oncology Nurse (Night Shift)

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Night shift position (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM)
• Unit: Medical Surgical Oncology (Med/Surg Unit)
• Patient diagnoses include lymphoma, multiple myeloma, acute and chronic leukemias, sickle cell disease, other non-hematologic cancers, and benign hematology conditions
• Responsibilities include chemotherapy administration, blood transfusions, IV antibiotics, managing oncologic emergencies (tumor lysis syndrome, cytokine release syndrome), insulin and heparin drips, infection prevention, and fall prevention
• Staffing ratios target 1:4, occasionally 1:5
• Floating to other Med/Surg and Oncology units may be required
• Orientation: First week Mon-Fri dayshift; second week includes 36 hours of on-unit orientation with a preceptor
• Self-scheduling requests are submitted for final schedule balancing; no set/blocked scheduling

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum of 1 year of Med/Surg and Telemetry nursing experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Proficient in interpretation of dysrhythmias
• Skilled in central line blood draws and PICC line management

Required Competencies and Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required prior to start)
• Unit-specific competency exam
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam within 1 year of start, updated annually (minimum passing score 76%, max 3 attempts)

Background and Screening Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including SS trace, counties lived/worked, nationwide search, sex offender registry, and motor vehicle record if driving is required
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting required within 1 year of start, with specific Ohio fingerprinting code (3701.881)
• Education accreditation verification for nursing degree from accredited programs (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG monthly monitoring
• Pending background check attestation required if fingerprint results are pending

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease
• Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSPOT) within 1 year or chest x-ray if positive
• TB questionnaire required in lieu of annual TB test renewal
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer; medical exemptions require documentation)
  • Hepatitis B (titer or 3-vaccine series; declination accepted)
• Tdap vaccine (adult dose after age 11/12) required; exemptions not allowed if working with infants or pregnant patients
• Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31); mask required if declining
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (includes amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cannabinoids, cocaine, methadone, methaqualone, opiates, PCP, propoxyphene)

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references required; at least one must be from a manager/director or formal leadership role (charge RN acceptable as second reference)
• Employment application required, including education verification for nursing candidates
• Skills checklist required
• Annual acknowledgment of orientation safety manual, dress code, hand hygiene, ethics, and compliance policies
• Fraud, waste, and abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually

Work Environment and Scheduling

• Variable weekends based on unit needs
• No set or blocked scheduling; self-scheduling requests submitted for review
• Floating to other Med/Surg and Oncology units expected

This position is ideal for RNs with Med/Surg experience seeking a travel contract in oncology nursing with night shift availability. Oncology experience is preferred but not mandatory. Strong telemetry and IV therapy skills are essential.