Oncology BMT RN (Chemo Certified)
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital

Registered Nurse - James Cancer Hospital, Columbus, Ohio

Hospital System: Outside In
Facility: James Cancer Hospital
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: Up to 16 weeks (Winter Job, with preferred end dates around early to mid-January for holiday coverage)

Job Description

• Unit: Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) - Oncology (14 & 15W James)
• Shift: 12-hour Day/Night rotating shifts (days, nights, or combination based on department needs)
• Schedule: No fixed schedule or weekends; facility-determined schedule may include working every weekend. Must be flexible.
• Time Off: Maximum 1-2 days requested time off (RTO); limited holiday time off (max 1 of 3 major holidays off). No RTO within first 2 weeks.

Experience & Skills Required

• Minimum 1 year experience in Medical-Surgical (MS) and Oncology nursing.
• Oncology and chemotherapy certification required.
• Skills in telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, use of rapid response teams.
• Experience with feeding tube care, blood product administration, central and peripheral line management, PICC line management, nasal cannula administration.

Patient Diagnoses

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

Special Procedures / Unit Details

• Autologous Transplants (patient’s own stem cells)
• Syngeneic Transplants (stem cells from identical twin)
• Allogeneic Transplants (stem cells from sibling, parent, or unrelated donor)
• CAR-T Therapy

Certifications Required

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Chemotherapy Certification
• Oncology Certified (preferred)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Licensure: Valid RN license with verification within 30 days of start.
• Background Check: 7-year criminal background check within 1 year of start, including FBI and BCI fingerprinting (Ohio-specific requirements).
• Health Requirements:

  • Physical exam within 1 year confirming good health and free of contagious disease.
  • Immunizations: Tdap, MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella, Hepatitis B (titer or vaccine series), Flu vaccine or declination during flu season.
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year.
  • Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start.
• Competency Exams:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam.
  • Unit-specific competency exam.
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (must be within 1 year of start and updated annually).
• Other:

  • Completion of Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training annually.
  • Compliance with dress code and hand hygiene policies.
  • Background and employment history verification including references and education accreditation confirmation.

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be flexible with scheduling and able to work rotating shifts without guaranteed fixed weekends off.
• Facility prioritizes candidates who can cover holiday periods (early to mid-January).
• Fingerprinting and background checks are time-sensitive and must be completed according to Ohio State requirements.
• Candidates must complete all required documentation and certifications prior to or shortly after start date.

This position is ideal for experienced oncology RNs with BMT and chemotherapy certification looking for a travel contract in a specialized cancer hospital setting with complex patient care needs.