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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Oncology (Med Surg/Telemetry)

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

Position Overview

Seeking a skilled Oncology Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive care to adult and geriatric patients with various cancers including endometrial, bladder, renal, ovarian, and cervical cancers. The unit focuses on chemotherapy, clinical trials, brachytherapy, continuous bladder irrigation (CBI), infection prevention, and patient falls management.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care to adult and geriatric oncology patients.
• Administer chemotherapy and monitor for adverse reactions.
• Participate in clinical trials, including data collection and documentation.
• Perform specialized procedures such as brachytherapy and neobladder care.
• Implement infection prevention protocols and ensure patient safety.
• Monitor telemetry, interpret dysrhythmias, and respond to patient condition changes.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary and rapid response teams.
• Manage feeding tubes, IV therapy, blood product administration, and central lines.
• Utilize electronic health records (EPIC) for accurate documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical and Telemetry nursing experience, with experience within the last year.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Experience in chemotherapy administration.
• Experience in brachytherapy.

Work Schedule

• 12-hour shifts, days/nights or nights only, with possible rotation.
• Shift assignments reviewed every 4 weeks; changes based on staffing needs.
• Staffing ratios typically 1:4, may adjust to 1:5.
• Variable weekends based on unit needs.
• Orientation: Week 1 is Monday-Friday day shift; Week 2 includes 36 hours of on-unit preceptor orientation.

Required Certifications & Compliance

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history and fingerprinting (BCI/FBI) per Ohio state requirements.
• Education verification from an accredited nursing program.
• Medication and pharmacology competency exams.
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam within 1 year of start, updated annually.
• Additional certifications may be required based on unit (e.g., ACLS).
• Annual compliance with dress code, hand hygiene, ethics, and fraud/waste/abuse training.

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and no contagious disease.
• Immunizations and titers: Tdap, MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), Varicella, Hepatitis B.
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year.
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or documented declination during flu season.
• COVID-19 vaccination recommended but not required.

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references required, including at least one from a manager or formal leader.
• Completion of employment application and skills checklist.
• Compliance with fingerprinting and background check attestations.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized oncology setting with a focus on advanced nursing care and interdisciplinary collaboration.