Oncology Chemotherapy Registered Nurse
Columbus, OH
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Oncology Chemo Certified Registered Nurse

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Job Description

• Work on a Hematology Oncology Med Surg Unit with a focus on Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) patients.
• Rotating 12-hour day/night shifts; schedule reviewed every 4 weeks but subject to change based on staffing needs.
• Staffing ratios goal: 1:4 (can be 1:5).
• Floating to other Med/Surg and Oncology units as needed.
• Orientation:

  • Week 1: Monday-Friday day shift orientation.
  • Week 2: 36 hours on-unit orientation with a preceptor.

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 emphasis on infection prevention and patient fall prevention

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• ONS (Oncology Nursing Society) Certification

Required Skills and Competencies

• Medical-Surgical and Telemetry nursing experience
• Telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation
• Use of Rapid Response Teams
• Feeding tube care and management
• IV therapy and phlebotomy skills including:

  • Blood product administration
  • Central line blood draws
  • Peripheral line and PICC line care/management
  • Starting IVs
• Experience with computerized charting systems (EPIC)

Required Experience

• Specialty: Registered Nurse in Oncology or Med Surg with chemotherapy experience
• Minimum years of specialty experience: Not explicitly stated; assume at least 2 years based on typical oncology travel nurse requirements and certification needs.
• Prior travel experience is NOT explicitly required.

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check including FBI and BCI fingerprinting (Ohio-specific code 3701.881) required prior to start.
• Education verification from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA).
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG monitoring.
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (includes amphetamines, benzodiazepines, THC, cocaine, opiates, etc.).
• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease.
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tdap vaccine (adult dose)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
  • TB questionnaire
  • 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 (10/1 - 3/31)
• Drug testing and immunization requirements apply to clinical staff; remote workers may have exceptions.

Additional Requirements

• Completion of unit-specific competency exams including:

  • Medication/pharmacology competency exam
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (must be current within 1 year and renewed annually)
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgement annually.
• State license verification and NURSYS verification for RNs.
• References: Two professional references required, including at least one from a manager or formal leadership.
• Employment application and skills checklist required.

Work Environment and Scheduling

• No set/blocked scheduling; self-scheduling requests are submitted and balanced by management.
• Weekend shifts variable based on unit needs.
• Floating to other units within Med/Surg and Oncology.

This position is ideal for experienced oncology RNs with chemotherapy certification who are comfortable working in a fast-paced hematology/oncology med-surg environment and have strong telemetry and IV therapy skills.