Medical-Surgical Oncology Nurse
Columbus, OH
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Medical Surgical Oncology Nurse (Travel/Contract)

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

Job Description

• Work on a Hematology Oncology Med/Surg unit with a 12-day/night rotating schedule (days, nights, or combination based on unit needs).
• Shift assignments reviewed every 4 weeks; changes depend on staffing priorities.
• Med/Surg experience required; Hematology Oncology experience preferred but not required.
• Staffing ratios goal: 1:4, can be up to 1:5.
• Weekend shifts vary based on unit needs.
• No set/blocked scheduling; self-schedule requests submitted for consideration.
• Orientation: First week Mon-Fri dayshift; second week includes 36 hours of on-unit orientation with a preceptor.
• Floating to other Med/Surg and Oncology units expected.

Patient Diagnoses

• Lymphoma
• Multiple Myeloma
• Acute and Chronic Leukemias
• Sickle Cell Disease
• Other non-hematologic cancers and benign hematology conditions

Special Procedures / Unit Details

• Chemotherapy administration
• Blood transfusions
• IV antibiotics
• Management of oncologic emergencies (tumor lysis syndrome, cytokine release syndrome)
• Insulin and heparin drips
• Strong focus on infection prevention and patient fall prevention

Required Skills & Competencies

• Medical-Surgical and Telemetry nursing skills
• Telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation
• Use of Rapid Response Teams
• Feeding tube care and management
• IV therapy and phlebotomy
• Blood product administration
• Central line blood draws and peripheral line care/management
• PICC line management and IV starts
• Computerized charting experience (EPIC preferred)

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)

Required Licenses & Experience

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio
• Minimum of 1 year Med/Surg nursing experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• PICC line management experience
• Ability to start IVs
• BLS and ACLS certifications issued by the American Heart Association

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check including FBI and BCI fingerprinting (must be completed within 1 year of start)
• Education accreditation verification from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA)
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug test within 3 months of start (no pending tests allowed)
• Various monthly and annual background and compliance monitoring (EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease
• Immunizations and health documentation required:

  • Tdap vaccine (adult dose)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titers
  • Hepatitis B titer or vaccine series (declination acceptable)
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer (medical exemptions reviewed)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (mask required if declined)
• Drug testing and immunization requirements apply unless fully remote

Additional Requirements

• Completion of unit-specific competency exams including dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (must be current within 1 year and updated annually)
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam prior to start
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgement annually
• Two professional references required (at least one from a manager or formal leadership)
• Employment application and skills checklist required

Orientation & Scheduling Notes

• Orientation includes classroom and on-unit preceptorship
• Scheduling is flexible but based on unit needs; no guaranteed fixed shifts
• Floating to other related units expected

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized oncology med/surg setting with a focus on complex patient care and advanced nursing skills. Candidates should be prepared for a dynamic schedule and a fast-paced environment requiring strong clinical competencies and adaptability.