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

Job Opportunity: Medical Surgical Oncology Nurse (Travel/Contract)

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

Job Description

• Work on a mixed acuity PCU and Medical-Surgical unit specializing in oncology and bone marrow transplant (BMT).
• Patient diagnoses include various hematologic malignancies and disorders such as:

  • Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)
  • Acute Myeloid Leukemia (Adult)
  • Amyloidosis
  • Aplastic Anemia
  • Chronic Leukemia (including CLL and CML)
  • Hodgkin's and Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
  • Multiple Myeloma
  • Myelodysplastic Syndrome
  • Myeloproliferative Disorders
• Special procedures include:

  • Autologous, Syngeneic, and Allogeneic stem cell transplants
  • CAR-T Therapy

Required Experience & Skills

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio.
• Minimum 1 year of Hematology/Oncology nursing experience within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required.
• Medical-Surgical nursing experience required.
• Skills required:

  • Central line blood draws
  • PICC line management

Shift Details

• Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM to 7:30 AM).
• Rotating 12-hour day/night shifts possible depending on department needs; shift assignments reviewed every 4 weeks but not guaranteed.

Required Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Preferred Certifications

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Chemotherapy Certification (not required)

Licensure

• Must hold an active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Ohio.

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check required within 90 days of start, including FBI and BCI fingerprinting with specific Ohio codes.
• 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 (no pending results allowed).
• Monthly monitoring through workforce monitoring systems for EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG.
• High school diploma or GED verification required.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and freedom from contagious disease.
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tdap vaccine (adult dose)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • 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 during flu season (10/1 - 3/31)
• COVID-19 vaccination not required but strongly recommended.

Competency Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required prior to start.
• Unit-specific competency exams required.
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required within 1 year of start and updated annually (minimum passing score 76%).

References and Documentation

• Two professional references required; at least one must be from a manager or formal leader.
• Employment application required, including education details for nursing candidates.
• Skills checklist required.

Additional Facility Policies

• Candidates must review and sign dress code and hand hygiene policies.
• Annual acknowledgment of orientation safety manual, ethics, and compliance policies required.
• Fraud, waste, and abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually.
• Confidential fraud, waste, abuse, and compliance reporting form required.

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit prior travel experience required for this position.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized oncology and hematology environment with advanced procedures and a diverse patient population. Candidates should be prepared for night shifts and rotating schedules, and must meet comprehensive licensure, certification, and compliance requirements.