Oncology Chemo Certified RN
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 in a Hematology Oncology Med Surg Unit with rotating day/night shifts (12-hour shifts).
• Staffing ratios goal: 1:4 (can be 1:5).
• Weekend shifts vary based on unit needs; no set/blocked scheduling.
• Self-scheduling requests are submitted and balanced by management.
• Orientation:

  • Week 1: Monday-Friday day shift orientation.
  • Week 2: 36 hours on-unit orientation with a preceptor.
• Floating to other Med/Surg and Oncology units as needed.
• Shift assignments reviewed every 4 weeks; changes based on staffing priorities.

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 Certifications

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

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 1 year of Hematology/Oncology nursing experience within the last year
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) certification
• Proficient in interpretation of dysrhythmias
• Experience utilizing Rapid Response Teams
• Phlebotomy experience including central line blood draws

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check including FBI and BCI fingerprinting (must be current within 1 year of 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
• Physical exam confirming good health and free of contagious disease (within 1 year)
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tdap vaccine (adult dose)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • 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)
• Annual acknowledgment of dress code, hand hygiene, ethics, and compliance policies
• Unit-specific competency exams including:

  • Medication/pharmacology competency
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (required annually)

References and Documentation

• Two professional references required; at least one must be from a manager or formal leadership role
• Employment application and skills checklist required

Additional Notes

• Floating to other units may be required.
• Shift flexibility with rotating days and nights.
• Orientation includes both classroom and hands-on preceptor time.
• Strong emphasis on infection control and patient safety.

This position is ideal for experienced oncology RNs with chemotherapy certification looking for a travel contract opportunity in Ohio.