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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse – MS/Tele

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position available in Medical-Surgical/Telemetry units (unit assignment may be to either Unit 19 or Unit 20).
• Requires providing nursing care to patients in a hospital setting.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio
• Minimum of 1 year of recent experience in Medical-Surgical/Telemetry nursing
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Background and Screening Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check required within 90 days of start, including FBI and BCI fingerprinting results.
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG monitoring.
• Education accreditation verification required for nursing degree from an accredited program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA).
• Transcript or diploma verification required.
• Fingerprinting (Ohio BCI & FBI) must be completed within 1 year of start; specific fingerprinting code required.
• Pending background check attestation required if fingerprint results are pending.
• High school diploma or GED verification required.
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start; new travelers cannot start with pending drug screen.
• References: Two professional references required, including at least one from a manager or formal leadership.

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease.
• Tdap vaccination (adult dose after age 11/12) required.
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year of start; TB questionnaire required annually.
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer or 3-vaccine series; declination acceptable)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer; medical exemptions reviewed)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); decliners must wear a mask.
• COVID-19 vaccination not required but strongly recommended.

Additional Requirements

• Employment application and skills checklist required.
• Orientation Safety Manual acknowledgment required annually.
• Dress code and hand hygiene policy acknowledgment required.
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually.
• Ethics and compliance policies must be reviewed and acknowledged annually.

Notes

• Some certifications and requirements may vary depending on the specific unit assignment.
• Candidates must be prepared to complete all required background checks, health screenings, and competency exams prior to or shortly after start date.
• Fingerprinting and background check processes are time-sensitive; early completion is advised.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic hospital environment providing care to diverse patient populations in medical-surgical and telemetry settings.