Local Contract Nurse Senior RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Columbus, OH
Hanker Systems Inc
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse: Medical Surgical / Telemetry

Contract Duration: 16-Week Assignment
Shift Options: Day (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM) or Night (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | 3x12s
 

Position Overview

Join a nationally recognized oncology program caring for adult and geriatric patients in a specialized 36-bed Medical Oncology / Telemetry unit. This role supports patients undergoing cancer treatment, symptom management, and complex medical care while emphasizing patient safety, infection prevention, and coordinated interdisciplinary support.

Oncology experience is preferred but not required—ideal candidates bring strong Med Surg/Telemetry fundamentals and a willingness to grow in oncology nursing practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care for oncology and medical-surgical telemetry patients
• Monitor and respond to changes in patient condition using continuous cardiac telemetry
• Administer medications and manage symptom control related to cancer treatment
• Coordinate care with oncology, pharmacy, respiratory, and support teams
• Maintain accurate documentation in Epic EMR
• Support patients receiving chemotherapy and treatment-related monitoring
• Manage central and peripheral vascular access devices
• Promote infection prevention and patient fall reduction initiatives

Patient Population & Diagnoses

Primary patient populations include adults and geriatric patients with:

• Breast Cancer
• Lung Cancer
• Prostate Cancer
• Pancreatic Cancer
• Colon Cancer
• Esophageal Cancer
• Sickle Cell Crisis
• Patients receiving antineoplastic chemotherapy

Common care needs include:

• Continuous cardiac monitoring during chemotherapy
• Oncology symptom management
• Soft tissue malignancy treatment
• Management of disease progression and comorbidities

Required Qualifications

Certifications

• BLS (required)

Experience

• Minimum 2 years RN experience
• Experience requirements must be met within the most recent 3 years
• Minimum 1 year of MS/Tele specialty experience required for clinical pass
• Epic experience required
• Previous travel experience preferred but not required

Clinical Skills

• Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• IV starts and maintenance
• Central line and PICC care
• Blood product administration
• Accessing and managing ports
• Arterial line management
• Chest tube support
• High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC)
• Interpretation of ABGs

Preferred:

• Chemotherapy administration
• Telemetry oncology experience
• PCA management
• Advanced respiratory support exposure

Unit Details

• Specialty: Medical Oncology / MS-Tele
• Unit Size: 36 beds
• Typical Ratio: 1:4
• Self-scheduling model
• Floating required to equivalent or lower acuity Med Surg Oncology units
• Weekend requirement varies based on staffing needs

Equipment & Systems

• Epic EMR
• GE B450 Telemetry Monitoring System
• Alaris Pumps
• Stryker Beds
• Bladder Scanner