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

Registered Nurse - Oncology ICC

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Job Summary

• Assignment in Oncology ICC (Infusion and Chemotherapy Center) with 2 years of ER experience required.
• EPIC experience required.
• Travelers will float between ICC and Emergency Department units as needed.

Unit Details

• ICC treats patients with hematology, oncology, and sickle cell conditions.
• Patients are generally more stable than typical ER patients.
• Most patients are discharged home; some may be admitted to the hospital.
• ICC schedules appointments based on referrals from primary teams or oncologists.
• Smaller unit fostering strong staff relationships and supportive environment.
• Opportunity to develop diverse nursing skills in a less acute setting.

Common Patient Diagnoses

• Sickle Cell Crisis
• Fever
• Abdominal Pain
• Uncontrolled Pain
• Anemia
• Nausea, Vomiting, Dehydration

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Room experience.
• EPIC electronic health record system experience.
• Ability to float between ICC and ED units.

Required Certifications

• BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)

Competencies & Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required prior to start)
• Unit-Specific Competency Exam
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (required within 1 year of start and annually thereafter)

Licensure & Verification

• State nursing license verification within 30 days of start.
• NURSYS verification required for RNs.
• Education accreditation confirmation required (accredited nursing program).

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including FBI and BCI fingerprinting.
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG monitoring.
• Pending background check attestation allowed if fingerprint results are pending.
• Subcontractors must complete specific background acknowledgements and fingerprinting proof.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and no contagious disease.
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine (adult dose after age 11/12).
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year; TB questionnaire required annually.
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 vaccines or positive titer required.
• Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (declination acceptable).
• Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer required unless medically exempt.
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (no pending tests allowed).
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31).
• COVID vaccination not required but strongly recommended.

Additional Facility Policies

• Dress code and hand hygiene policy must be reviewed and signed.
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required prior to start and annually.
• Ethics and compliance policies must be reviewed and acknowledged annually.

References & Documentation

• Two professional references required; at least one must be from a manager or formal leader.
• Employment application and skills checklist required.

This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a specialized oncology infusion center with a supportive team environment and the chance to develop a broad range of nursing skills.