Outpatient Hematology Oncology RN
Columbus, OH
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse – Outpatient Clinic Hematology Oncology

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM (40 hours/week)
• Patient population: Hematology malignancies including multiple myeloma, chronic leukemia, lymphoma, and pre/post bone marrow transplant (BMT) and CAR-T therapy patients
• Clinical responsibilities include:

  • Peripheral and central line blood draws, IV placements, and PICC line management
  • Chemotherapy administration
  • Blood transfusions and blood product administration
  • IV antibiotics
  • Management of oncologic emergencies such as tumor lysis syndrome and cytokine release syndrome
  • Insulin and heparin drips
  • Strong emphasis on infection prevention protocols and patient fall prevention
• Charting system: EPIC

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio
• Minimum 1 year of hematology/oncology nursing experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Competency in central line blood draws, peripheral line care/management, and PICC line management
• Proficient in starting IVs

Background and 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)
• Employment application and skills checklist required
• Two professional references required, with at least one from a manager or formal leadership
• Pending background check attestation required if fingerprint results are pending at start
• Annual review and acknowledgment of dress code, hand hygiene, ethics, and compliance policies

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and freedom from contagious disease
• Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSPOT) or chest x-ray if positive, within 1 year of start
• Annual TB questionnaire in lieu of annual TB test renewal
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titers)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer; medical exemptions require documentation)
  • Hepatitis B (titer or 3-vaccine series; declination acceptable)
  • Tdap (adult dose after age 11/12; no exemptions if working with infants or pregnant patients)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination with mask requirement during flu season (Oct 1 – Mar 31)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (no pending drug screens allowed)
• Fit mask testing required annually for inpatient/patient-facing roles starting 7/13/2026 and beyond (specific mask types accepted)

Additional Information

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Parking permits available for agency staff (details not included here)
• Candidates must complete fraud, waste, and abuse training prior to start and annually thereafter
• NIH Stroke Certification, ACLS, PALS, NRP, and EFM certifications are not required for this outpatient hematology oncology role unless otherwise specified by unit-specific requirements

This position offers a specialized opportunity to work in outpatient hematology oncology with a focus on complex patient care involving chemotherapy, transfusions, and management of oncologic emergencies. Candidates must meet rigorous compliance, health, and competency standards to ensure high-quality patient care.