Oncology Ambulatory Care Registered Nurse
Columbus, OH
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Ambulatory Care Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

• Specialty: Registered Nurse – Oncology Ambulatory Care
• Shift: Day shift, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (5x8 hour shifts)
• Patient Population: Cancer patients, including adolescents and young adults (ages 15-39)
• Care Focus Areas:

  • Psychosocial Oncology (emotional support, counseling)
  • Oncology Rehabilitation (physical function and mobility)
  • Fertility Preservation & Reproductive Consultation
  • Integrative Oncology (holistic and complementary medicine)
  • Survivorship Care (wellness and care coordination)

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• Minimum 2 years of Ambulatory Care experience, including 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
• Experience working in a clinic setting
• Experience in Internal Medicine
• Experience in Urgent Care

Additional Requirements & Compliance

• Background Checks:

  • 7-year criminal background check including FBI and BCI fingerprinting (Ohio-specific code 3701.881) required prior to start
  • Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG monitoring
• Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA accreditation required)
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (includes amphetamines, benzodiazepines, THC, cocaine, opiates, etc.)
• Health Documentation:

  • Physical exam within 1 year confirming good health and free of contagious disease
  • Immunizations and titers required:

    • Tdap (adult dose after age 11/12)
    • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
    • MMR (2 vaccines or positive titers for measles, mumps, rubella)
    • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
    • Hepatitis B (titer or 3-vaccine series or signed declination)
    • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (10/1–3/31)
  • COVID-19 vaccination not required but recommended
• References: Two professional references required; at least one must be from a manager or formal supervisor
• Employment Application and Skills Checklist required

Competency & Certification Exams

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

Work Environment & Support

• Work settings include Family Care clinic, Internal Medicine, and Urgent Care
• Provider support available: Interpretation services, pharmacy, phlebotomy, social services, unit secretary

Important Notes

• Candidates must complete fingerprinting and background checks with strict adherence to Ohio state requirements and timelines.
• Pending background check attestation required if fingerprint results are pending at start.
• Annual renewal of background checks not required by client but required by agency.
• Orientation Safety Manual acknowledgment required annually.
• Dress code and hand hygiene policies must be reviewed and signed prior to start.
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.

This role is ideal for RNs with oncology ambulatory care experience seeking a travel contract in Ohio with a structured day shift and comprehensive patient care responsibilities.