Medical Oncology RN - Med Surg/Telemetry
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital

Registered Nurse - Medical Oncology (Travel/Contract)

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Job Summary

• 12-hour day/night rotating shifts (may include nights or mixed shifts)
• Orientation: 1 week Mon-Fri dayshift + 36 hours on-unit orientation with preceptor
• Staffing ratio goal: 1:4 (can be 1:5)
• No set/blocked scheduling; schedule requests are self-submitted and balanced every 4 weeks
• Floating required to other MedSurg Oncology units

Patient Population

• Adults and Geriatrics
• Diagnoses include various solid tumor cancers such as:

  • Breast, Lung, Prostate, Pancreatic, Colon, Esophageal cancers
  • Patients receiving antineoplastic chemotherapy
• Care spans from new diagnosis through treatment to end-of-life care
• Patients may have medical-surgical issues alongside oncology care

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required
• Oncology experience preferred but not required
• Skills:

  • Telemetry interpretation and monitoring
• Certifications required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Certifications preferred:

  • ONS Chemo (Oncology Nursing Society Chemotherapy Certification)
• Computerized charting system: EPIC

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio
• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg / Telemetry nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited program

Additional Information

• Prior travel experience is preferred but not required
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgment required annually
• Monthly monitoring through workforce monitoring systems for compliance
• Candidates must comply with dress code and hand hygiene policies
• Fraud, waste, and abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually
• NIH Stroke Certification may be required depending on unit assignment
• Floating to other oncology med-surg units expected

This position offers a dynamic oncology nursing experience caring for a diverse adult and geriatric patient population with solid tumor cancers, emphasizing infection prevention and patient safety. The role requires flexibility in scheduling and a commitment to ongoing competency and compliance standards.