Travel Oncology Clinic Registered Nurse
Columbus, OH
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (Oncology) - Travel/Contract

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Specialty: Registered Nurse - Oncology (Endocrine Clinic)
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• First time travelers accepted
• Required Experience: Minimum 1 year in Oncology
• Float: Yes
• Patient Demographics: Adults
• Daily Census: 80-100 patients
• Number of Rooms: 16
• Documentation System: EPIC

Patient Diagnoses You Will Encounter

• Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)
• Chronic myelocytic leukemia (CML)
• Hemoglobinopathies
• Hodgkin's disease
• Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
• Myeloproliferative disease
• Thrombotic disorders
• Aplastic anemia
• Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL)
• Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
• Myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS)

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) required
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) preferred
• OCN (Oncology Certified Nurse) preferred

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including SS trace, counties lived/worked, nationwide check, sex offender registry, and MVR if driving is required
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting required within 1 year of start (Ohio-specific code 3701.881)
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG monitoring
• Education accreditation verification from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, NLN CNEA, or CASN)
• Transcript or diploma verification required
• Pending background check attestation allowed if fingerprint results are pending

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, documenting good health and free of contagious disease
• Tdap vaccine (adult dose after age 11/12) required
• 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
• 2 MMR vaccines or positive titers for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, and Rubella
• Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (declination accepted)
• 2 Varicella vaccines or positive titer (medical exemptions reviewed)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (includes amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cannabinoids, cocaine, methadone, methaqualone, opiates, PCP, propoxyphene)
• Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31) with mask requirement if declined
• COVID-19 vaccination not required but strongly recommended

Competency and Testing Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required for all RN/LVN candidates prior to start)
• Unit-specific competency exam required
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam required for all RNs within 1 year of start (annual renewal required)
• Remediation process in place for failed EKG exam attempts

Additional Requirements

• 2 professional references required (at least one from a manager/director or formal leadership)
• Employment application required (including education for nursing candidates)
• Skills checklist required
• Annual orientation safety manual acknowledgement
• License verification within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification required for RNs

Facility-Specific Policies

• Dress code and hand hygiene policy must be reviewed and signed
• Confidential Fraud, Waste, Abuse, and Compliance Reporting training and acknowledgment required
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually
• Proof of fingerprint completion required (physical receipt or photo of fingerprint cards)

This position offers a comprehensive oncology nursing experience in a high-volume adult endocrine clinic setting, with strong emphasis on compliance, certifications, and patient safety.