Travel Nurse RN - Oncology
Columbus, OH
KTI Health
3x12 hrs, Nights

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Job: Registered Nurse - Oncology Chemo Certified @ James Cancer Hospital and Research

Job Details

Requirements

General

• Status:

  Open

• Contract Group:

  Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center - New

• Union Code:

  -

• Profession:

  Registered Nurse

• Specialty:

  Oncology Chemo Certified

• Unit:CC96150 | 15 East, Acute Leukemia

• Start Date:

  11/02/2026

• Job Duration:

  16

• # of Positions:

  1

• Job ID:

  3431514

• Account Manager:

  Ashley Schendel

• Email:

Schedule

• Shift:

  Night 3x12-Hour (19:00 - 07:30)

• Block Schedules:

  No

Job Requirements & Qualifications

• Previous Charge Experience:

  -

• Years of Experience:

  2 year(s)

  Note: Must have at least 1 year hematology oncology experience in work history and checklist- 1 year minimum to Screen *******HARD STOP FOR PASS- Acute care experience must be CURRENT/TODAY (and working consistently in the last 12 months) and MUST be in the specialty with which they are applying- PLEASE DO NOT PASS WITHOUT MEETING THIS BASELINE REQUIREMENT. Can screen- but please do NOT PASS ******

• Patient Ratio Experience:

  -

• Charting System:

  Required, Epic

• Teaching Hospital Experience:

  -

• Community Hospital Experience:

  -

• LTAC Experience:

  -

• Trauma Level I Experience:

  -

• Trauma Level II Experience:

  -

• Travel Experience Required:

  Yes
  Note: Screen 1st time travelers- travel exp must be from inpatient unit

• Certfications:Certs marked with * are preferred

  ACLS, BLS, Chemo (ONS/ONCC), NIHSS*, ONS/ONCC

• Skills:Skills marked with * are preferred

  IV Therapy/ Infusions

  Accessing/Managing Ports

  Administration of blood & blood products

  Care and management of ports

  Central line blood draw

  Central Line/Implanted Line Care

  PICC line care

  Starting and maintaining IVs*

  Oncologic Emergencies

  Acute Tumor Lysis Syndrome (ATLS)

  Sepsis

  Chemotherapy

  Administration of chemotherapy

  Body fluid handling post Chemotherapy

  Monitoring Chemotherapy

  Recognize/ communicate abnormal lab values

  Medications

  Antibiotics

  Work Settings

  Inpatient oncology

  Professional Knowledge and Skills

  Interpretation of dysrhythmias

  Care of Patient With

  Leukemia/Blood Dyscrasias

  Lymphoma/Non-Hodgkins lymphoma*

  Multiple Myeloma*

  Additional Skills

  Screen missing requirements

  see special equipment

Unit Details

• Staffing & Scheduling

• Scheduling Type:

  Other

• Patient Ratios:

  Days: -
  Nights: -
  Weekends: -

• Float Required:

  Yes
  Note: to other MedSurg Oncology units

• Call Required:

  -

• Weekend Coverage:

  -

• Number of Weekend Shifts Per Contract:

  variable based on unit needs

• Pre-Approved Time Off:

  1 Request

• Orientation Hours:

  72

• Facility & Patient Care Details

• Patient Age Groups:

  Adults, Geriatrics

• Daily Census:

  22

• Number of Visits Per Day:

  -

• Number of Rooms:

  0

• Number of Beds:

  24

• Additional Unit Information

• Interdisciplinary Support:

  Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Interpretation Services, Radiology, Social Services, Rapid Response Teams, Pharmacy, Transportation, Unit Secretary

• Patient Diagnoses:

  Acute Leukemia population. Primarily care for newly diagnosed acute leukemia patients. Medical unit - high number of blood products, IV antibiotics and electrolytes.

• Special Procedures/Unit Details:

  -Heavy focus on infection prevention protocols and patient falls
  
  B450 monitors GE telemetry system
  Bladder Scanner
  Alaris pumps
  Stryker beds

• Special Equipment:

  ********HARD STOPS********- MUST have exp with Leukemia/Blood Dyscrasias. Please redirect any candidate without this experience.
  
  *******HARD STOP FOR PASS- Acute care experience must be CURRENT/TODAY (and working consistently in the last 12 months) and MUST be in the specialty with which they are applying- PLEASE DO NOT PASS WITHOUT MEETING THIS BASELINE REQUIREMENT. Can screen- but please do NOT PASS ******

Facility Details

• Job Location:

  460 W 10th Ave Rm 224
  Columbus, OH 43210

Work Details

• Observed Holidays:

  New Year's Day: Falls Within: 7:00 PM day before - 7:00 AM day after

  Labor Day: Falls Within: 7:00 PM day before - 7:00 AM day after

  Independence Day: Falls Within: 7:00 PM day before - 7:00 AM day after

  Memorial Day: Falls Within: 7:00 PM day before - 7:00 AM day after

  Thanksgiving: Falls Within: 7:00 PM day before - 7:00 AM day after

  Christmas: Falls Within: 7:00 PM day before - 7:00 AM day after

  
   

  Holiday Comments: None

• COVID-19 Vaccine (Facility Guideline):

  Not Required

• Flu Vaccine (Facility Guideline):

  Required - Medical Exemptions Only

Job Overview

• Description:

  
  
  15E James - Acute Leukemia and Hematology - 12 D/N or 12HR Nights- CHEMO CERTIFICATION REQUIRED!!!
  
  Experience: Must have MS oncology and at least 1 inpatient hematology oncology experience in work history and checklist. A minimum of two years of overall nursing experience is required
  
  First Time travelers: NO
  Patient Age Group: Adults, Geriatrics
  Patient Diagnoses: Primarily care for newly diagnosed acute leukemia patients
  Medical unit - high number of blood products, IV antibiotics and electrolytes.
  Staffing Ratios: Goal is 1:4, but can be 1:5
  Weekends: Variable based on unit needs
  
  If you accept a 12D/N rotating contract, you may be scheduled for days, nights, or a combination of both, depending on the department’s needs. Shift assignments are reviewed every 4-week scheduling period, but changes are not guaranteed and are based on staffing priorities at that time.
  
  
  Special Focus:
  • Heavy focus on infection prevention protocols
  • Patient falls prevention
  
  Certifications Required:
  • BLS
  • ACLS
  •ONS Chemo Cert
  
  Certifications Preferred:
  • NIHSS
  
  Skills Required:
  • MS/Tele
  • Telemetry
  • Interpretation of dysrhythmias
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Use of Rapid Response Teams
  • Feeding tube care and management
  • IV therapy/Phlebotomy
  • Blood Product Administration
  • Central line blood draw
  • Peripheral Line Care/Management
  • PICC line management
  • Starting IVs
  Computerized Charting: EPIC
  
  Agency staff have the following parking permit options (purchased through CampusParc at osu.campusparc.com):
  
  The WB and CXS permits require annual payment upfront and are not available as monthly permits. The WMC permit is available monthly.
  
  WMC Monthly Permit: 24/7 access to the Wexner Medical Center Garage — $224.80/month or $748.58 per 100 days.
  
  WB Annual Permit: 9th Avenue East and West Garages on weekends and holidays; West Campus WB/WC lots 24/7 with shuttle service — $196.20/year.
  
  CXS Annual Permit: 9th Avenue East and West Garages on weekends and holidays; Buckeye CX and West Campus lots 24/7 — $393.96/year.
  
  WB Parking Details: Parking is available in West Campus Carmack Lots 2 and 3, approximately 1.7 miles from OSU Wexner Medical Center. The Pink Shuttle runs every 3–5 minutes during peak times and reaches the medical center in approximately 8–9 minutes. Weekend garage access is available from Friday at 2:00 p.m. through Monday at 8:00 a.m. Outside those hours, regular hourly garage rates apply.
  
  Refund Information: Prorated refunds may be available for unused future months on annual permits. Current and prior months are not refundable. Cancel by 6:30 p.m. on the last business day of the month to avoid the next charge. Refund checks may take 3–5 weeks.
  
  Quick Summary
  WMC: Closest option with guaranteed garage access; highest cost.
  CXS: Lower-cost option with multiple parking locations.
  WB: Lowest-cost option with frequent shuttle service; best value.