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

Registered Nurse - Medical Oncology (Travel/Contract)

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Job Summary

• Rotating 12-hour day/night shifts (12D/N), with possible mix of shifts based on department needs.
• Shift assignments reviewed every 4 weeks.
• Orientation: 1 week Monday-Friday day shift, followed by 36 hours on-unit orientation with a preceptor.
• Staffing ratios goal: 1:4, can be up to 1:5.
• Weekend shifts variable based on unit needs.
• Self-scheduling requests allowed before final schedule posting.
• Floating required to other MedSurg Oncology units.

Patient Population

• Adults and Geriatrics
• Oncology patients with solid tumors including:

  • Breast, Lung, Prostate, Pancreatic, Colon, Esophageal cancers
  • Patients receiving antineoplastic chemotherapy
• Care spans from new diagnosis through treatment and end-of-life care.
• Patients may have medical-surgical issues alongside oncology care.

Required Experience & Skills

• 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 and Telemetry nursing experience, with at least 1 year of recent experience in these areas.
• Proficient in telemetry interpretation and monitoring.
• Experience with Epic electronic medical record system.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Required Certifications & Licenses

• (Section removed and integrated into Required Experience & Skills)

Electronic Medical Record System

• (Section removed and integrated into Required Experience & Skills)

Compliance & Background Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check including FBI and BCI fingerprinting required prior to start.
• Education verification from an accredited nursing program required.
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start.
• Various health documents required including:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start
  • Immunizations and titers (MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tdap)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season
• Annual competency exams including medication/pharmacology and dysrhythmia/EKG competency required.
• Additional compliance training and attestations as required by facility policies.

Additional Notes

• Floating to other medical-surgical oncology units is required.
• No set/blocked scheduling as permanent staff have; schedule varies based on unit needs.
• Heavy focus on infection prevention protocols and patient fall prevention.
• Two professional references required, including at least one from a manager or formal leadership.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized oncology unit caring for adult and geriatric patients with a variety of solid tumor cancers, with a supportive orientation and ongoing competency requirements to ensure high-quality care.