Travel RN – Oncology PCU Telemetry
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Opportunity

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Specialty: Registered Nurse
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Unit & Patient Information

• Unit: Medical Oncology with progressive care beds and some pediatric patients (rare pediatric cases, pediatric experience NOT required)
• High acuity Progressive Care Unit (PCU) with some med-surg patients
• 36-bed Oncology Telemetry unit, with over 24 beds dedicated to PCU level of care
• Patient Diagnoses: Solid Tumor, Orthopedic Oncology, Thoracic Oncology
• Focus on infection prevention protocols and patient falls

Schedule & Orientation

• Self-scheduling requests accepted before final schedule posting
• Orientation:

  • Week 1: Monday to Friday, dayshift orientation
  • Week 2: 36 hours of on-unit orientation with a preceptor

Experience Requirements

• Specialty Experience: High acuity PCU patient experience required
• Oncology experience preferred but NOT required (2 years oncology experience preferred)
• Prior travel experience preferred (not explicitly required)

Patient Ratios

• Med Surg Telemetry: 1:4-5
• PCU: 1:3

Certifications Required

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• NIH Stroke Certification

Skills Required

• Interpretation of dysrhythmias
• Use of rapid response teams
• Feeding tube care and management
• Accessing Ports
• Blood product administration
• Central line and peripheral line care/management
• PICC line management
• Starting IVs
• Heparin protocols
• Managing cardiac drips (no titration)
• PCA pumps
• Titration of cardiac drips
• Chest tubes (Emerson/Pleur-evac)
• External CPAP/BIPAP
• High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC)
• Interpretation of ABGs
• Nasal cannula
• Tracheostomy management

Skills Preferred

• Management of dysrhythmias
• IV insulin protocols and titration of insulin drips
• Phlebotomy
• Chemotherapy administration and monitoring
• Wound care/Wound Vac
• Arterial line management
• Surgical drains
• Non-invasive airway management

Equipment Used

• B450 monitors with GE telemetry system
• Bladder scanner
• Alaris pumps
• Stryker beds
• Continuous bladder irrigation
• PCA pumps

Additional Requirements & Notes

• Required to float within units of equivalent or lower acuity level
• Must complete unit-specific competency exams including Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam within 1 year of start and annually thereafter
• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam required prior to start
• Background checks including 7-year criminal background check, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG monitoring required
• Education accreditation verification required (accredited nursing program)
• Fingerprinting (BCI & FBI) required within 1 year of start, with specific Ohio fingerprinting codes and procedures
• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tdap (adult dose)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (declination acceptable)
  • Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer (medical exemptions reviewed)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (no pending drug screens allowed)
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required prior to start and annually
• Dress code and hand hygiene policy acknowledgment required
• Ethics and compliance policies must be reviewed and signed annually
• Two professional references required (at least one from a manager or formal leadership)
• Employment application and skills checklist required

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Flexible scheduling with self-schedule requests
• Comprehensive benefits package

This position is ideal for RNs with high acuity PCU experience who are comfortable working in an oncology telemetry setting with a variety of complex patient care needs. Oncology experience is preferred but not mandatory. Prior travel experience is preferred but not required.