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

Registered Nurse – Oncology (Travel/Contract)

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Job Overview

• 12-hour shifts, rotating day and night (7:00 AM–7:30 PM / 7:00 PM–7:30 AM), scheduled in 3-shift blocks per week (36 hours/week)
• Shift assignments reviewed every 4 weeks; may include days, nights, or combination based on staffing needs
• Patient population primarily includes oncology patients with:

  • Continuous cardiac monitoring related to chemotherapy
  • Soft tissue malignancies requiring diagnostics, chemotherapy, and symptom management
  • Symptom management related to disease progression and treatment
  • Management of comorbidities
• Strong emphasis on infection prevention protocols and fall prevention

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio
• Minimum 2 years of oncology nursing experience, including 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
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system
• Ability to interpret dysrhythmias
• Proficient in arterial line management
• Skilled in central line and PICC line care and management
• Experience assisting with chest tube insertion and removal
• Competent in managing high flow nasal cannula (HFNC)
• Ability to interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs)

Clinical Skills & Competencies

• Dysrhythmia interpretation
• Accessing and managing ports, arterial lines, central lines, and PICC lines
• Blood product administration
• IV starts
• Assisting with chest tube insertion/removal
• Management of high flow nasal cannula (HFNC)
• Interpretation of arterial blood gases (ABGs)

Equipment Used

• B450 monitors with GE telemetry system
• Bladder scanner
• Alaris infusion pumps
• Stryker beds

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including SS trace, counties lived/worked, nationwide check, sex offender registry, and motor vehicle record if driving is required
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting required within 1 year of start, with specific Ohio codes and procedures
• Education verification: Graduate of an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA accreditation required)
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG monitoring
• Pending background check attestation required if fingerprint results are pending at start

Certifications & Exams

• Basic Life Support (BLS) – AHA provider or instructor level only
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – check unit-specific requirements; AHA provider or instructor level only
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required within 1 year of start and annually thereafter (minimum passing score 76%)
• Unit-specific competency exams required
• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam required prior to start
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., NIH Stroke Certification, PALS, NRP, EFM) – verify per assignment

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease
• Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSPOT) within 1 year or chest x-ray if positive; TB questionnaire required annually
• Tdap vaccine (adult dose after age 11/12) required; exemptions not allowed for those working with infants or pregnant patients
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): 2 vaccines or positive titer; boosters required if low titer and no vaccine proof
• Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer; medical exemptions require documentation
• Hepatitis B: Titer or 3-vaccine series; signed declination acceptable
• Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (10/1–3/31); decliners must wear masks
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (includes amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cannabinoids, cocaine, methadone, methaqualone, opiates, PCP, propoxyphene)
• Fit mask test required annually for inpatient/patient-facing roles starting 7/13/2026; onsite fit testing available if needed
• COVID-19 vaccination not required but strongly recommended

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references required; at least one must be from a manager or formal leadership (charge RN acceptable as second reference)
• Employment application required, including education verification for nursing candidates
• Skills checklist required
• Compliance with dress code and hand hygiene policies
• Annual acknowledgment of ethics, compliance, and fraud/waste/abuse training and reporting mechanisms

Work Environment & Notes

• Heavy focus on infection prevention and patient safety
• Floating to other units with similar or lower acuity may be required
• Telemetry monitoring equipment used extensively; familiarity with cardiac monitoring essential

This position is ideal for experienced RNs comfortable with oncology patient care, telemetry monitoring, and complex line management, seeking a travel contract in Ohio with a reputable healthcare setting.