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

Registered Nurse – Medical Oncology (Travel/Contract)

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Job Overview

• Work on a medical oncology unit caring for adult and geriatric patients with solid tumor cancers (e.g., breast, lung, prostate, pancreatic, colon, esophageal cancers).
• Patient care spans from new diagnosis through treatment and end-of-life care.
• Staffing ratios aim for 1:4, occasionally 1:5.
• Weekend shifts vary based on unit needs.
• No set/blocked scheduling; self-scheduling requests are submitted and balanced before final schedule posting.
• Orientation:

  • Week 1: Monday to Friday, day shift orientation.
  • Week 2: 36 hours on-unit orientation with a preceptor.
• Floating to other MedSurg Oncology units is required.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio.
• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg / Telemetry nursing experience, with at least some experience within the last year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Patient Population & Diagnoses

• Adults and geriatrics.
• Common diagnoses include all subtypes of breast, lung, prostate, pancreatic, colon, and esophageal cancers, as well as encounters for antineoplastic chemotherapy.
• Patients may have concurrent medical-surgical issues.

Additional Requirements & Preferences

• Previous travel nursing experience is preferred but not required.
• Must adhere to infection prevention protocols and patient fall prevention measures.

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 with specific Ohio codes; must be current within 1 year of start.
• Education verification: Graduate of an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA).
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (includes amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cannabinoids, cocaine, methadone, methaqualone, opiates, PCP, propoxyphene).
• Professional references: Two required, including at least one from a manager or formal leadership.
• Employment application and skills checklist required.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease.
• Fit mask test annually required for inpatient/patient-facing roles; onsite fit testing available if needed.
• Immunizations or titers required:

  • Tdap (adult dose after age 11/12).
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titers).
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer; medical exemptions require documentation).
  • Hepatitis B (titer or 3-vaccine series; declination acceptable).
• Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSPOT) within 1 year or chest x-ray if positive. Annual TB questionnaire required.
• Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (10/1–3/31). Decliners must wear masks.
• COVID-19 vaccination not required but strongly recommended.

Competency & Testing Requirements

• Medication/pharmacology competency exam required prior to start.
• Unit-specific competency exam required.
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required within 1 year of start and updated annually (minimum passing score 76%).

Orientation & Policies

• Annual acknowledgment of orientation safety manual, dress code, hand hygiene, ethics, and compliance policies required.
• Fraud, waste, and abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually.

This position offers a specialized oncology nursing experience with a focus on solid tumor cancers, telemetry skills, and a supportive orientation process. It is ideal for RNs with at least 2 years of experience seeking a travel contract in a dynamic oncology setting.