Chemo-Certified Oncology Telemetry RN (Bone Marrow Transplant)
Columbus, OH
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Opportunity

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Facility: James Cancer Hospital (Outside In Hospital System)
Specialty: Oncology / Medical-Surgical / Telemetry

Job Details

• Contract Length: Up to 16 weeks (Winter job)
• Shift: 12-hour day/night rotating shifts (days, nights, or combination)
• Schedule: No set schedule or weekends; facility determines schedule and may require working every weekend
• Time Off: Maximum 1-2 days requested time off (RTO); limited holiday time off (max 1 of 3 major holidays)
• Start Date Flexibility: Preference for end dates 1/3, 1/10, or 1/17 to cover holidays

Unit & Patient Population

• Unit: Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) - Oncology (14 & 15W James)

• Patient Diagnoses Include:

  • Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)
  • Acute Myeloid Leukemia (Adult)
  • Amyloidosis
  • Aplastic Anemia
  • Chronic Leukemia (CLL, Myeloid)
  • Hodgkin's Lymphoma
  • Multiple Myeloma
  • Myelodysplastic Syndrome
  • Myeloproliferative Disorders
  • Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma

• Special Procedures:

  • Autologous, Syngeneic, and Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplants
  • CAR-T Therapy

Experience & Skills Required

• Minimum 1 year experience in Medical-Surgical (MS) and Oncology
• Skills:

  • Telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation
  • Use of Rapid Response Teams
  • Feeding tube care and management
  • Blood product administration
  • Central line blood draws
  • Peripheral and PICC line care/management
  • Nasal cannula oxygen administration

Certifications Required

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Chemotherapy Certification (required)
• Oncology Certified (preferred)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) (preferred)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Valid Ohio nursing license or compact license with residency declaration
• Background check (7-year criminal history) and fingerprinting (BCI & FBI) required
• Drug screening (10-panel) within 3 months of start
• Immunizations and health documents including:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titers
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Flu vaccination or declination during flu season
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Annual compliance training including Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training
• Competency exams including medication, unit-specific, and dysrhythmia/EKG exam (must be within 1 year and updated annually)

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be flexible with scheduling and able to work variable shifts and weekends
• Limited time off during contract, especially around holidays
• Facility requires strict adherence to dress code and hand hygiene policies
• Education must be from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, NLN CNEA, or CASN)
• Two professional references required, including at least one from a manager or supervisor

This position is ideal for experienced oncology nurses with strong medical-surgical and telemetry skills who are comfortable with a flexible, rotating schedule in a high-acuity transplant and oncology setting.