Oncology PCU Registered Nurse
Columbus, OH
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Med/Surg Telemetry RN – Night Shift travel nurse in Columbus, OH. 16-week contract; Epic EMR required; valid RN license needed.

Advance your nursing career with a 16-week travel assignment as a Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) in Columbus, Ohio! Join a dynamic team in a secure Corrections Health Unit, caring for adult and geriatric patients with oncology and medical-surgical diagnoses. This opportunity offers hands-on acute care and telemetry experience, with the chance to float to oncology med-surg units within the James Cancer Tower.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1940 – $2040
• Location: Columbus, OH 43210 – Columbus nursing jobs in the vibrant university district and cultural heart of Columbus
• Contract Type: Travel Nurse (On-Site) — Ohio travel nursing jobs
• Start Date: April 20, 2026
• End Date: August 10, 2026
• Duration: 16 weeks
• Shift: Night Shift, 12-hour shifts (19:00 – 07:30)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Unit: Corrections Health Unit – Med/Surg Telemetry (may float to Oncology Med/Surg units)
• Orientation: 72 hours
• Patient Population: Adults & Geriatrics
• Patient Ratios: 1:4–5 (Med/Surg), 1:3 (PCU)
• Charting: Epic EMR experience required
• Medication System: Pyxis
• Weekend Shifts: Vary based on unit needs

Job Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 2 years RN experience; at least 1 year of current Med/Surg Telemetry specialty experience within the last 3 years
• License: Active RN license (Ohio or Nurse Licensure Compact [NLC] recognized at submission)
• Certifications: BLS (Basic Life Support) required
• Education: Graduate of an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• Charting: Proven Epic EMR experience; familiarity with Pyxis medication systems preferred
• References: 2 professional references required (one must be from a manager/director or formal leadership; Charge RN acceptable for second reference)
• Other: Must complete Ohio fingerprinting promptly upon contract signing; ability to work in a secure/corrections health environment required
• Preferred: Oncology med-surg experience is a plus
• Flu Vaccine: Required (medical exemptions only)

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing and acute care for adult and geriatric patients, including those with oncology diagnoses and complex comorbidities
• Monitor and interpret telemetry rhythms, manage dysrhythmias, and respond to rapid response/code team activations
• Administer and monitor IV therapies, blood products, PCA, insulin drips, and medication protocols per policy (cardiac drips without titration, heparin protocols, chemotherapy per facility policy)
• Perform central and peripheral line care, PICC line management, phlebotomy, and IV starts
• Provide respiratory support: CPAP/BiPAP, HFNC, tracheostomy care, oxygen devices, and ABG interpretation
• Manage feeding tubes, surgical drains, wound care, and uphold infection control/isolation protocols
• Float to other Oncology Med/Surg units within the James Cancer Tower as needed
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams: pharmacy, respiratory therapy, physical therapy, radiology, social services, rapid response, transport, and interpretation services
• Maintain safety and professionalism in a locked corrections health unit; coordinate patient movement and care with Corrections Officers

Why Columbus, OH?

Located in the lively 43210 zip code, Columbus offers a thriving arts scene, diverse dining, and welcoming neighborhoods. Enjoy easy access to parks, museums, and downtown attractions while advancing your nursing career in one of Ohio’s most dynamic healthcare environments. Ideal for RNs seeking Columbus nursing jobs, travel nurse assignments, and opportunities in acute care and oncology med-surg.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) in Columbus, Ohio. Click Apply to start your travel nursing journey — join our healthcare team today!

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