Medical-Surgical Oncology Registered Nurse
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital

Job Opportunity: Medical Surgical Oncology Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Contract Length: 16 weeks (approximately 4 months)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract

Specialty & Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical Oncology
• Required Experience: Minimum 1 year of Medical-Surgical (MS) and oncology experience. Hematology-Oncology experience is strongly preferred.
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required.

Patient Population / Diagnoses

• Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)
• Acute Myeloid Leukemia (Adult)
• Amyloidosis
• Aplastic Anemia
• Chronic Leukemia
• Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
• Chronic Myeloid (Myelogenous) Leukemia
• Hodgkin's Lymphoma
• Multiple Myeloma
• Myelodysplastic Syndrome
• Myeloproliferative Disorders
• Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma

Unit & Special Procedures

• Oncology / Mixed acuity PCU and MS unit
• Autologous Transplants (patient’s own stem cells)
• Syngeneic Transplants (stem cells from identical twin)
• Allogeneic Transplants (stem cells from sibling, parent, or unrelated donor)
• CAR-T Therapy

Required Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Preferred Certifications

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Chemotherapy Certification
• Oncology Certified

Required Skills

• Medical-Surgical/Telemetry (MS/Tele) nursing
• Telemetry monitoring and interpretation of dysrhythmias
• Use of Rapid Response Teams
• Feeding tube care and management
• Blood product administration
• Central line blood draws
• Peripheral line care/management
• PICC line management
• Nasal cannula administration

Compliance & Background Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including FBI and BCI fingerprinting (Ohio-specific codes apply).
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG monitoring.
• Education accreditation verification from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, NLN CNEA, or CASN).
• Transcript/Diploma verification required.
• Pending background check attestation allowed if fingerprint results are pending.
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (includes amphetamines, benzodiazepines, cannabinoids, cocaine, opiates, etc.).
• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease.
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (adult dose after age 11/12)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
  • TB questionnaire
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccines or positive titers
  • Hepatitis B titer or vaccine series (declination acceptable)
  • Varicella vaccines or positive titer (medical exemptions reviewed)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31)
• COVID-19 vaccination not required but strongly recommended.

Additional Requirements

• 2 professional references required; at least one must be from a manager/director or formal leadership role.
• Employment application and skills checklist required.
• Unit-specific competency exams including:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (required annually with remediation process if failed)

Notes

• Chemo certification is NOT required but preferred.
• Travelers can renew BLS and ACLS certifications at the facility.
• Fingerprinting and background checks are time-sensitive and must be completed prior to or shortly after start date.
• Dress code and hand hygiene policies must be reviewed and signed.
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually.
• Ethics and compliance policies must be reviewed and acknowledged annually for new contracts.

This position offers the opportunity to work in a specialized oncology setting with complex patient care involving stem cell transplants and CAR-T therapy. Ideal candidates will have strong MS/Telemetry skills, oncology experience, and the ability to manage critical care procedures.