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

Registered Nurse – Med Surg Oncology / Telemetry

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

Unit & Patient Population

• Mixed acuity Progressive Care Unit (PCU) and Medical-Surgical Telemetry unit caring for medical oncology patients
• Approximately 48 beds total (24 PCU, 24 MS Telemetry)
• High acuity patient population with a variety of diagnoses including solid tumors and some blood cancers
• Pediatric patients are extremely rare and typically cared for by permanent staff; pediatric experience is not required
• Heavy focus on infection prevention protocols and patient fall prevention

Schedule & Orientation

• Self-scheduling requests allowed; final schedule balanced and posted every 4 weeks
• Orientation:

  • Week 1: Monday to Friday, day shift orientation
  • Week 2: 36 hours of on-unit orientation with a preceptor
• 12-hour day/night rotating shifts possible, with assignments based on department needs and staffing priorities

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio
• Minimum of 2 years 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)

Skills & Competencies

• Chemotherapy competence is not required; optional 2-day chemotherapy course available for professional development
• Must complete medication/pharmacology competency exam prior to start
• Unit-specific competency exams required
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required within 1 year of start and updated annually (with remediation process if needed)

Equipment & Technology

• B450 monitors with GE telemetry system
• Bladder scanner
• Alaris infusion pumps
• Continuous bladder irrigation
• Patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pumps

Patient Care Ratios

• Staffing ratios aim for 1:4-5 but may vary based on unit needs
• Weekend shifts are variable

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including FBI and BCI fingerprinting (Ohio-specific code 3701.881)
• Education accreditation verification required for nursing degree from accredited programs (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA)
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG monitoring
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (no pending tests allowed)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tdap (adult dose after age 11/12)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
  • TB questionnaire in lieu of annual TB test renewal
  • 2 MMR vaccines or positive titers for Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella
  • Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (declination acceptable)
  • 2 Varicella vaccines or positive titer (medical exemptions reviewed)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (10/1–3/31) with mask requirement if declined
• COVID-19 vaccination not required but strongly recommended

Documentation & Other Requirements

• 2 professional references required (at least 1 from a manager/director or formal leadership)
• Employment application required including education verification
• Skills checklist required
• Annual orientation safety manual acknowledgement
• Compliance with dress code and hand hygiene policies
• Fraud, waste, and abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually
• Ethics and compliance policies must be reviewed and acknowledged annually

Benefits & Additional Information

• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Flexible scheduling with self-schedule requests
• Comprehensive benefits package available

Note: This position involves working with a high acuity oncology patient population on a mixed PCU/Med Surg Telemetry unit with rotating 12-hour night shifts. Oncology experience is preferred but not mandatory, and professional development opportunities are provided.