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

Registered Nurse – Emergency Department (Oncology Pod) – Night Shift – Columbus, Ohio

Position Details

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Patient Ratio: 1 nurse to 4 patients
• Floating: Required within the Emergency Department

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) nursing experience
• At least 1 year of prior travel nursing experience is required
• Oncology experience preferred but not mandatory
• EPIC electronic health record experience is required

Required Certifications

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

Required Skills

• Proficient in IV starts
• Experience with telemetry monitoring

Required Licensure

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for Ohio

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including FBI and BCI fingerprinting (Ohio-specific code 3701.881)
• Education verification from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA)
• Monthly monitoring through workforce compliance systems (OIG/SAM checks)
• Submission of a pending background check attestation if fingerprint results are pending at start
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug test within 3 months of start (includes amphetamines, benzodiazepines, cannabinoids, cocaine, opiates, etc.)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease
• Immunizations and health documentation:

  • Tdap vaccine (adult dose after age 11/12)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (or TB questionnaire annually)
  • 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 accepted)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season (10/1–3/31)
• Fit mask testing required annually for inpatient/patient-facing roles (valid for entire assignment length)

Competency and Testing Requirements

• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam prior to start
• Unit-specific competency exam
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required within 1 year of start and updated annually (minimum passing score 76%)
• NIH Stroke certification required (must be obtained within 1 year of start and renewed every 2 years)

Additional Requirements

• Submission of Request Time Off (RTO) at time of application; up to 7 consecutive days off may be granted at facility discretion for 14-week contracts
• Two professional references required, including at least one from a manager or formal leadership role (charge RN acceptable as second reference)
• Employment application required, including education details for nursing candidates
• Skills checklist submission required
• Annual review and acknowledgment of dress code and hand hygiene policies
• Completion of fraud, waste, and abuse training certificate prior to start and updated annually
• Annual orientation safety manual acknowledgment
• Compliance with ethics and compliance policies, reviewed and signed annually

Parking

• Various parking permit options available for agency staff (costs and availability subject to change)

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• At least 1 year of total travel nursing experience
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
• Proficient in IV starts
• Experience with telemetry monitoring
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

This position offers a challenging opportunity for experienced Emergency Department RNs with travel experience, particularly those comfortable working night shifts and floating within the ED. Strong EPIC skills and required certifications are essential. Compliance with extensive background, health, and competency requirements is mandatory.