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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (MS/Tele) - Travel/Contract

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

Job Description

• Work on a Med Surg Oncology unit with 12-hour day/night rotating shifts. Shift assignments may vary every 4 weeks based on staffing needs.
• Oncology experience preferred but not required.
• Patient care includes:

  • Continuous cardiac monitoring related to chemotherapy administration
  • Care for patients with soft tissue malignancies receiving diagnostics, chemotherapy, and symptom management
  • Symptom management related to disease progression or treatment
  • Management of comorbidities
• Heavy focus on infection prevention protocols and patient fall prevention.
• Equipment used includes B450 monitors, GE telemetry system, bladder scanner, Alaris pumps, and Stryker beds.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg / Telemetry experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system
• Interpretation of dysrhythmias
• Accessing ports
• Arterial line management
• Blood product administration
• Central line care/management
• PICC line management
• IV start
• Assist with chest tube insertion/removal
• High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) management
• Interpretation of arterial blood gases (ABGs)

Skills Required

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

Certifications & Compliance Requirements

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA provider or instructor accepted
• Background checks including 7-year criminal background, FBI/BCI fingerprinting (Ohio-specific)
• Education accreditation verification from accredited nursing programs (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA)
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required prior to start
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required within 1 year of start and updated annually
• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (adult dose after age 11/12)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
  • TB questionnaire
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccines or positive titers
  • Hepatitis B titer or vaccine series (declination acceptable)
  • Varicella vaccines or positive titer (medical exemptions reviewed)
  • Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31)
• Annual review and acknowledgment of dress code, hand hygiene, ethics, and compliance policies
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually

Additional Information

• Must complete Ohio BCI & FBI fingerprinting with specific codes prior to start; fingerprinting results must be current within 1 year or renewed if there is a break in service over 90 days.
• Candidates may be required to provide proof of fingerprinting completion.
• Two professional references required, including at least one from a manager or formal leadership role.
• Employment application and skills checklist required.

Work Environment

• Rotating 12-hour shifts (days and nights)
• Patient acuity includes oncology and complex medical-surgical needs
• Emphasis on infection control and patient safety

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with strong Med Surg and telemetry skills, EPIC proficiency, and a preference or openness to travel assignments. Oncology experience is a plus but not mandatory.