Oncology Nurse (Chemo Certified)
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital

Job Opportunity: Oncology Nurse (Chemo Certified) – Travel/Contract

Location

• Columbus, Ohio

Position Summary

• Registered Nurse specializing in oncology with chemo certification.
• Focus on acute leukemia and hematology patients.
• Adult and geriatric patient population.
• Care primarily for newly diagnosed acute leukemia patients.
• Medical unit with high use of blood products, IV antibiotics, and electrolyte management.

Contract Details

• Contract length: 16 weeks
• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Schedule: Rotating 12-hour day/night shifts possible; shift assignments reviewed every 4 weeks but subject to staffing needs.
• Staffing ratio goal: 1 nurse to 4 patients (may be up to 1:5)
• Weekends: Variable based on unit needs
• Orientation:

  • Week 1: Monday to Friday, day shift
  • Week 2: 36 hours on-unit orientation with a preceptor

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio.
• Minimum 1 year of hematology/oncology experience within the last year.
• Experience in an inpatient setting.
• Completion of at least one travel nursing assignment.
• Chemo certification from the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Skills and Competencies

• 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.
• Peripheral line care and management.
• PICC line management.
• Starting IVs.
• Experience with computerized charting (EPIC system).

Special Focus Areas

• Infection prevention protocols.
• Patient falls prevention.

Patient Population

• Adults and geriatrics with acute leukemia and hematology diagnoses.

Required Background and Health Documentation

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including FBI and BCI fingerprinting.
• Education verification from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA).
• Physical exam within 1 year confirming good health and free of contagious disease.
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year.
• Immunizations/vaccinations:

  • Tdap (adult dose after age 11/12)
  • 2 MMR vaccines or positive titers for measles, mumps, and rubella
  • Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (declination acceptable)
  • Varicella vaccines or positive titer (medical exemptions require documentation)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (10/1 – 3/31)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start.
• Fit mask test required annually for inpatient/patient-facing roles (valid for entire assignment).
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required prior to start and annually.
• Annual TB questionnaire in lieu of annual TB test renewal.

Orientation and Competency Requirements

• Unit-specific competency exams required.
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required within 1 year of start.
• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam required prior to start.
• Stroke education (BEFAST) continuing education required annually for stroke-capable units.
• NIH Stroke Certification preferred.

References and Documentation

• Two professional references required; at least one must be from a manager or formal leader.
• Employment application required, including education details.
• Skills checklist required.

Additional Notes

• Self-scheduling requests accepted before final schedule is set.
• Parking permits available for agency staff (details not included here).
• Candidates must review and sign dress code and hand hygiene policies.
• Confidential Fraud Waste Abuse and Compliance Reporting Mechanism form required.
• Background check and fingerprinting results must be clear prior to start; pending results require attestation.
• Candidates with gaps in employment over 30 days may require updated health documentation.

This position is ideal for experienced oncology nurses with chemo certification and prior travel contract experience seeking a challenging role caring for acute leukemia and hematology patients in a high-acuity medical unit.