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

Registered Nurse - Med Surg Oncology (Travel/Contract)

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Unit & Patient Population

• Mixed acuity Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Medical-Surgical Telemetry unit caring for medical oncology patients
• Approximately 48 beds total (24 PCU + 24 MS Telemetry)
• Patient diagnoses include a variety of solid tumors and some blood cancers
• High acuity patient population
• Pediatric patients are very rare on this unit; pediatric experience is not required
• Heavy focus on infection prevention protocols and patient fall prevention

Schedule

• 12-hour shifts, rotating days and nights (7:00 AM–7:30 PM / 7:00 PM–7:30 AM)
• Typically 3 shifts per week (36 hours/week)
• Shift assignments reviewed every 4 weeks but may change based on staffing needs
• Weekend shifts are variable

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg / Telemetry nursing experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• Experience in an inpatient setting
• Oncology experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association

Skills & Competencies

• Competency exams required prior to start, including:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam
  • Unit-specific competency exam
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (must be passed within 1 year of start)
• Chemotherapy competence is not required; optional 2-day chemotherapy course available for professional development

Equipment & Technology Used

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

Background & 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) required
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen 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 documents required:

  • Tdap vaccine (adult dose)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
  • Annual TB questionnaire
  • MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B titer or vaccine series (declination acceptable)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination (mask required if declined during flu season)
• Fit mask (N95) testing required annually for inpatient/patient-facing roles
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required prior to start and annually thereafter
• Background check and fingerprinting results must be clear before or pending with proper attestation

Professional References & Documentation

• Two professional references required; at least one must be from a manager, director, or formal leadership role
• Employment application and skills checklist required

Staffing Ratios & Work Environment

• Staffing ratios aim for 1 nurse to 4-5 patients but may vary based on unit needs
• Opportunities for professional growth and development available

Additional Notes

• Parking permits available for agency staff (costs and options vary)
• Candidates may be required to complete annual stroke education and NIH Stroke Certification depending on unit assignment (not specified as mandatory for this role)

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work with a high-acuity oncology patient population in a mixed medical-surgical telemetry setting with flexible rotating shifts. Prior oncology experience is a plus but not mandatory, and professional development opportunities are supported.