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

Registered Nurse (MS/Telemetry) - Travel/Contract in Columbus, Ohio

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 16 weeks
• Shift: Night (3 shifts of 12 hours each, 19:00 - 7:30)
• Hours per Week: 36 hours
• Unit: Mixed Acuity - Progressive Care Unit (PCU) and Medical-Surgical (MS) patients
• Patient Ratio: 1:5
• Float Requirement: Must float within units of equivalent or lower acuity
• Orientation:

  • Week 1: Monday to Friday, dayshift orientation
  • Week 2: 36 hours on-unit orientation with a preceptor
• Scheduling: 12-hour day/night rotating shifts; schedule reviewed every 4 weeks but subject to staffing needs
• Oncology experience: Preferred but not required

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 1 year of Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system
• Tracheostomy management skills

Required Certifications & Exams

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA Instructor/Provider or RQI accepted
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required prior to start)
• Unit-Specific Competency Exam
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam:

  • Required within 1 year of start and updated annually (minimum passing score 76%)
  • Not required for certain excluded units or fully remote positions
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP) - check unit-specific requirements

Licensure & Background Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license for Ohio
• NURSYS verification required for RN license
• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including FBI and BCI fingerprinting (Ohio-specific code 3701.881)
• Background checks monitored monthly (EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG)
• Pending background check attestation required if fingerprint results are pending at start
• Education verification from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA)
• High school diploma or GED verification (if applicable)

Health & Immunization 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/vaccinations required:

  • Tdap (adult dose after age 11/12)
  • 2 MMR vaccines or positive titers for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, and Rubella
  • Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (declination accepted)
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer (medical exemption requires documentation)
  • 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

Drug Testing

• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (no pending tests allowed)
• Panels include Amphetamines, Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Cannabinoids (THC), Cocaine, Methadone, Methaqualone, Opiates, PCP, Propoxyphene

References & Documentation

• Two professional references required; at least one must be from a manager/director or formal leadership (charge RN acceptable as second reference)
• Employment application required, including education details for nursing candidates
• Skills checklist required

Additional Notes

• Self-scheduling requests allowed before final schedule posting
• Must comply with dress code and hand hygiene policies
• Required to complete annual orientation safety manual acknowledgment
• Fraud, waste, and abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually
• Fingerprinting results must be submitted according to Ohio state requirements; proof of completion required for subcontractors
• NIH Stroke Certification may be required depending on unit assignment (check unit-specific requirements)

This position offers a rotating 12-hour day/night schedule on a mixed acuity PCU and MS unit with a focus on telemetry and tracheostomy care. Oncology experience is a plus but not mandatory. Prior travel experience is preferred but not required.