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

Registered Nurse – MS/Telemetry (Travel/Contract)

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Contract Length: 16 weeks
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Hours per Week: 36

Job Overview

• Work in a locked corrections health unit serving inmates, with access controlled by Corrections Officers (CO).
• Float between Oncology Medical-Surgical (MS) and Progressive Care Unit (PCU) as needed.
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:3 in PCU, 1:4-5 in MS.
• CO-to-inmate ratio: 1:2.
• Shift assignments may rotate between days and nights every 4 weeks but are based on staffing needs and not guaranteed.
• Weekend shifts vary depending on unit requirements.

Patient Population & Care Focus

• Patients with active oncology diagnoses and treatments (solid tumors, hematology) and oncology workup admissions.
• Patients with history of cancer admitted for other medical reasons (e.g., surgical procedures, COPD, sepsis, pneumonia).
• Non-oncology diagnoses requiring medical-surgical or telemetry care.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Medical-Surgical and Telemetry nursing skills.
• Cardiac monitoring including dysrhythmia interpretation and unit-based telemetry monitoring.
• IV insulin protocols for endocrine/metabolic care.
• Feeding tube care and management.
• Pre/post hemodialysis and renal failure management.
• IV therapy and phlebotomy: blood product administration, central/peripheral line and PICC line care, IV starts.
• Medication management including heparin protocols, cardiac drips (no titration), and PCA.
• Respiratory care: CPAP/BIPAP, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), ABG interpretation, oxygen delivery devices, non-invasive airway and tracheostomy management.
• Use of Pyxis medication system and EPIC documentation system (EPIC experience required).

Certifications & Licenses

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Ohio.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required depending on unit (check prior to start).
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required within 1 year of start and updated annually.
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required prior to start.

Experience Requirements

• Oncology experience preferred but not required.
• Minimum years of RN experience in specialty: Not explicitly stated; assume standard RN experience required.
• Prior travel experience: Not required.

Work Environment & Safety

• Secure corrections unit environment requiring awareness of safety protocols.
• Collaboration with Corrections Officers to ensure staff safety.
• Interdisciplinary provider support including pharmacy, physical therapy, radiology, respiratory services, social services, and rapid response teams.

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including FBI and BCI fingerprinting with specific Ohio codes.
• Education verification from accredited nursing programs (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA).
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug test within 3 months of start (no pending tests allowed).
• Required health documents: Physical exam within 1 year, immunizations (Tdap, MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B), negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year, flu vaccination or declination during flu season.
• Fit mask testing required annually for inpatient/patient-facing roles starting 7/13/2026.
• Completion of fraud, waste, and abuse training certificate prior to start and annually.
• Annual review and acknowledgment of dress code, hand hygiene, ethics, and compliance policies.

References & Documentation

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

Additional Notes

• Candidates accepting a 12-hour day/night rotating contract may be scheduled for days, nights, or a combination.
• Shift assignments are reviewed every 4 weeks but are subject to change based on staffing priorities.
• Candidates must be prepared to float between units as needed.

This position offers a unique opportunity to provide specialized nursing care in a secure corrections environment with a focus on oncology and medical-surgical telemetry patients. Strong clinical skills, adaptability, and compliance with rigorous background and health requirements are essential.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio
• Minimum of 1 year of Medical-Surgical and Telemetry nursing 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