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

Registered Nurse – MS/Tele

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

Job Overview

• 12-hour day/night rotating shifts (may include days, nights, or a combination based on staffing needs; shift assignments reviewed every 4 weeks but not guaranteed to change)
• Patient population primarily includes oncology patients with:

  • Continuous cardiac monitoring related to chemotherapy
  • Soft tissue malignancies receiving diagnostics, chemotherapy, and symptom management
  • Symptom management secondary to disease or treatment progression
  • Management of comorbidities
• Strong emphasis on infection prevention protocols and patient fall prevention
• Patient ratio: 1 nurse to 4 patients
• Required to float within units of equivalent or lower acuity

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg / Telemetry experience, including experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system
• Interpretation of dysrhythmias
• Skills in accessing ports, arterial line management, central line care/management, and PICC line management
• Ability to assist with chest tube insertion/removal
• Experience with high flow nasal cannula (HFNC) and interpretation of arterial blood gases (ABGs)

Equipment Used

• B450 monitors with GE telemetry system
• Bladder scanner
• Alaris infusion pumps
• Stryker beds

Background and 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 within 1 year of start; must be completed under specific code for healthcare workers
• Education verification: Graduate of an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA)
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG monitoring
• Pending background check attestation required if fingerprint results are pending at start
• Employment application and skills checklist required
• Two professional references required (at least one from a manager or formal leadership role)

Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA instructor/provider or RQI acceptable
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required within 1 year of start and updated annually (minimum passing score 76%)
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam required prior to start
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgement required annually
• State RN license verification within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification required for RN license
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., ACLS, NIH Stroke Certification) – check unit-specific requirements

Health Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease
• Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSPOT) within 1 year or chest x-ray if positive; TB questionnaire required annually in lieu of TB test
• Immunizations or titers required:

  • 2 MMR vaccines or positive titers for Rubeola, Mumps, and Rubella
  • Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (declination acceptable)
  • 2 Varicella vaccines or positive titer (medical exemption requires documentation)
  • Tdap vaccine (adult dose after age 11/12)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (includes amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cannabinoids, cocaine, methadone, methaqualone, opiates, PCP, propoxyphene)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination required during flu season (10/1 - 3/31); decliners must wear a mask
• COVID-19 vaccination not required but strongly recommended; proof of primary vaccination collected if available

Additional Notes

• Candidates must comply 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
• Unit-specific competency exams may be required
• Floating to other units of similar or lower acuity is expected

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized telemetry/oncology setting with a focus on complex patient care and advanced nursing skills. Prior travel experience is preferred but not mandatory.