Medical-Surgical Oncology RN
Columbus, OH
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Rotating

Medical Surgical Oncology Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Work on a Med/Surg unit with a focus on hematology oncology patients.
• Hematology oncology experience preferred but not required; Med/Surg experience is required.
• Staffing ratios target 1:4, occasionally 1:5.
• Shift options: Day (3x12 hours, 7:00 AM–7:30 PM) or Night (3x12 hours, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM).
• Floating to other Med/Surg and Oncology units as needed.
• Orientation: First week Mon-Fri dayshift; second week includes 36 hours of on-unit orientation with a preceptor.
• Self-scheduling requests allowed; no set/blocked scheduling.

Patient Diagnoses

• Lymphoma
• Multiple Myeloma
• Acute and Chronic Leukemias
• Sickle Cell Disease
• Other non-hematologic cancers
• 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

• Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) certification preferred but not required.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Med/Surg and Telemetry nursing skills
• Telemetry monitoring and interpretation of dysrhythmias
• Use of Rapid Response Teams
• Feeding tube care and management
• IV therapy and phlebotomy
• Blood product administration
• Central line blood draws and peripheral line care/management
• PICC line management
• Starting IVs
• Computerized charting using EPIC

Required Licenses & Experience

• Valid Registered Nurse license in Ohio
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum of 1 year hematology/oncology experience within the last year
• Med/Surg experience
• Telemetry experience

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including FBI and BCI fingerprinting (Ohio-specific code 3701.881).
• Education verification from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA).
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug test within 3 months of start.
• Annual compliance with facility-specific policies including dress code, hand hygiene, fraud/waste/abuse training, and ethics.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and freedom from contagious disease.
• Immunizations and health documentation required:

  • Tdap (adult dose)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titers
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B titer or vaccine series (declination acceptable)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (mask required if declined)
• Fit mask testing required annually for inpatient/patient-facing roles (valid for entire assignment).

Additional Requirements

• Completion of medication/pharmacology competency exam prior to start.
• Unit-specific competency exams including dysrhythmia/EKG competency within 1 year of start.
• Two professional references required; at least one must be from a manager or formal leadership.
• Employment application and skills checklist required.

Work Environment & Scheduling

• Variable weekend shifts based on unit needs.
• No blocked or set schedules; staff submit preferred schedules for balancing.
• Parking options available (costs not included here).

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized oncology-medical surgical environment with a supportive orientation and flexible scheduling. It is ideal for RNs with Med/Surg experience looking to expand skills in hematology oncology care.