Med Surg Oncology Telemetry RN
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

Job Summary

• 12-hour day/night rotating shifts (may include days, nights, or combination based on staffing needs)
• Patient population primarily includes oncology patients with soft tissue malignancies receiving chemotherapy, diagnostic services, and symptom management
• Continuous cardiac monitoring related to chemotherapy administration
• Focus on infection prevention protocols and patient fall prevention
• Management of comorbidities and symptom management secondary to disease or treatment progression

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg / Telemetry nursing experience, including telemetry experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Clinical Skills Required

• Interpretation of dysrhythmias
• Accessing ports
• Arterial line management
• Blood product administration
• Central line and PICC line care/management
• IV starts
• Assist with chest tube insertion/removal
• High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) management
• Interpretation of arterial blood gases (ABGs)

Equipment Used

• GE telemetry system (B450 monitors)
• Bladder scanner
• Alaris infusion pumps
• Stryker beds

Shift Details

• 12-hour shifts, 3 shifts per week
• Day shift: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including SS trace, counties lived/worked, nationwide check, sex offender registry, and motor vehicle record if driving is required
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting required within 1 year of start; must be completed using specific code for home health agency
• Education verification from accredited nursing programs (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA) required
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG monitoring
• Pending background check attestation required if fingerprint results are pending
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (includes amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cannabinoids, cocaine, methadone, methaqualone, opiates, PCP, propoxyphene)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease
• Fit mask testing required annually for inpatient/patient-facing roles starting 7/13/2026 and beyond
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tdap (adult dose after age 11/12)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
  • TB questionnaire annually
  • MMR (2 vaccines or positive titers for measles, mumps, rubella)
  • Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (declination acceptable)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer; medical exemptions require documentation)
• Seasonal flu vaccine or declination required during flu season (10/1 – 3/31); decliners must wear a mask
• COVID vaccination not required but strongly recommended

Certifications

• BLS (AHA Instructor/Provider or RQI acceptable)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required within 1 year of start and updated annually (minimum passing score 76%)
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam required prior to start
• Unit-specific competency exams as applicable

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references required; at least one must be from a manager or formal leadership (charge RN acceptable as second reference)
• Employment application required, including education verification for nursing candidates
• Skills checklist required
• Annual orientation safety manual acknowledgement
• Compliance with dress code and hand hygiene policies
• Completion of fraud, waste, and abuse training certificate prior to start and updated annually
• Ethics and compliance policies must be reviewed and acknowledged annually

This position offers a challenging oncology med-surg nursing role with a focus on telemetry monitoring and complex patient care in a rotating 12-hour shift format. Candidates should be comfortable with advanced line management, dysrhythmia interpretation, and working in a fast-paced oncology environment.