Registered Nurse - Med Surg/Telemetry Oncology
Columbus, OH
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse – Med Surg Oncology (Travel/Contract)

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Unit & Patient Population

• Mixed acuity Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Medical-Surgical Telemetry unit caring for medical oncology patients
• Approximately 48 beds total (24 PCU + 24 MS Telemetry)
• High acuity patient population with a variety of diagnoses including solid tumors and some blood cancers
• Pediatric patients are extremely rare on this unit; pediatric experience is not required
• Heavy focus on infection prevention protocols and patient fall prevention

Schedule & Orientation

• Rotating 12-hour shifts: Day (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM) or Night (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM), 3 shifts per week (36 hours/week)
• Self-scheduling requests allowed before final schedule posting
• Orientation:

  • Week 1: Monday to Friday, day shift orientation
  • Week 2: 36 hours of on-unit orientation with a preceptor
• Shift assignments reviewed every 4 weeks; changes based on staffing needs and not guaranteed

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio
• Minimum 1 year of Medical-Surgical / Telemetry nursing experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Skills & Competencies

• Chemotherapy competence is not required; optional 2-day chemotherapy course available for professional development
• Must complete medication/pharmacology competency exam prior to start
• Unit-specific competency exams required
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required within 1 year of start and updated annually (minimum passing score 76%)

Equipment & Technology

• GE B450 monitors with telemetry system
• Bladder scanner
• Alaris infusion pumps
• Continuous bladder irrigation
• Patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pumps

Patient Care Ratios

• Staffing ratios aim for 1 nurse to 4-5 patients but may vary based on unit needs
• Weekend shifts are variable

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including SS trace, counties lived/worked, nationwide check, sex offender registry, and motor vehicle record if applicable
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting required within 1 year of start; must be completed using specific code for home health agency responsible for children or adults
• Education verification: Must be graduate of an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA)
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG monitoring required
• Annual review and signing of dress code, hand hygiene, ethics, and compliance policies
• Confidential Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually
• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (no pending drug screens allowed)
• Immunizations and health documentation required:

  • Tdap (adult dose after age 11/12)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
  • TB questionnaire in lieu of annual TB test renewal
  • 2 MMR vaccines or positive titers for measles, mumps, and rubella
  • Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (declination acceptable)
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer (medical exemption requires documentation)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (10/1 – 3/31)
• Fit mask testing required annually for inpatient/patient-facing roles starting 7/13/2026; onsite fit testing available if needed

References & Documentation

• Two professional references required; at least one must be from a manager, director, or formal leadership role (charge nurse acceptable as second reference)
• Employment application required including education details
• Skills checklist required

Benefits & Additional Information

• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Flexible scheduling with self-schedule requests
• Comprehensive benefits package available

Note: This position involves working in a high-acuity oncology setting with a focus on medical-surgical and telemetry care. Oncology experience is preferred but not mandatory. Candidates should be prepared for rotating 12-hour shifts and must meet all licensing, certification, and compliance requirements prior to start.