Oncology Med-Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse
Columbus, OH
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse - Oncology

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Facility: James Cancer Hospital (Outside In Hospital System)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Unit: 19 James Med Surg Oncology
• Shift: 12-hour Day/Night rotating shifts (days, nights, or combination)
• Schedule: No set schedule or weekends; facility determines full schedule; flexibility required (may work every weekend)
• Oncology experience preferred but not required
• Patient care focus:

  • Continuous cardiac monitoring related to chemotherapy
  • Care for soft tissue malignancy patients receiving diagnostics, chemotherapy, symptom management
  • Symptom management secondary to disease or treatment progression
  • Management of comorbidities
  • Heavy focus on infection prevention and fall prevention

Equipment Used

• B450 monitors (GE telemetry system)
• Bladder Scanner
• Alaris pumps
• Stryker beds

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years RN experience
• BCLS certification required
• EPIC experience required
• Patient ratio: 1:4
• Must float to units of equivalent or lower acuity
• Previous travel experience preferred

Skills Required

• Interpretation of dysrhythmias
• Accessing ports
• Arterial line management
• Blood product administration
• Central line and PICC line care/management
• IV start
• Assist with chest tube insertion/removal
• High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC)
• Interpretation of ABGs

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (required within 1 year of start and annually thereafter)
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required prior to start)
• Unit-specific competency exams
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., PALS, NRP, EFM)

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, documenting good health and free of contagious disease
• Immunizations/vaccinations:

  • Tdap (adult dose)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer (medical exemptions reviewed)
  • Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (declination acceptable)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination (mask required if declining during flu season)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, or TB questionnaire in lieu of annual test
• COVID-19 vaccine not required but strongly recommended
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (includes amphetamines, benzodiazepines, cannabinoids, cocaine, opiates, etc.)
• Annual background check and fingerprinting (BCI & FBI) with specific Ohio codes required
• 7-year criminal background check within 1 year of start
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG monitoring

Additional Notes

• Candidates must provide 2 professional references (at least one from a manager or formal leadership)
• Education must be from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, NLN CNEA, or CASN)
• Required to complete facility-specific documents including dress code, hand hygiene, fraud/waste/abuse training, and compliance policies
• Must be flexible with scheduling and floating to other units as needed

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized oncology setting with a diverse patient population requiring complex care and advanced nursing skills. Flexibility and strong clinical competencies are essential.