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: 13 weeks

Job Description

• 12-hour day/night rotating shifts (days, nights, or combination) based on unit needs
• Shift assignments reviewed every 4 weeks; changes not guaranteed
• Med/Surg experience required; Hematology Oncology experience preferred but not required
• Staffing ratios goal: 1:4 (can be 1:5)
• Weekend shifts variable based on unit needs
• No set/blocked scheduling; self-schedule requests submitted for review
• Orientation:

  • Week 1: Monday-Friday day shift
  • Week 2: 36 hours on-unit orientation with preceptor
• Floating to other Med/Surg and Oncology units

Patient Diagnoses

• Lymphoma
• Multiple Myeloma
• Acute and Chronic Leukemias
• Sickle Cell Disease
• Other non-hematologic cancers and benign hematology conditions

Special Procedures / Unit Details

• Chemotherapy administration
• Blood transfusions
• IV antibiotics
• Management of oncologic emergencies (tumor lysis syndrome, cytokine release syndrome)
• Insulin and heparin drips
• Strong focus on infection prevention and patient fall prevention

Required Skills & Competencies

• Medical-Surgical and Telemetry nursing
• Telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation
• Use of Rapid Response Teams
• Feeding tube care and management
• IV therapy and phlebotomy
• Blood product administration
• Central line blood draws
• Peripheral line care and management
• PICC line management
• Starting IVs
• Computerized charting (EPIC)

Required Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) issued by American Heart Association

Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) certification preferred but not required.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum of 1 year Med/Surg nursing experience within the last year
• Experience in an Acute Care setting
• Medical-Surgical and Telemetry nursing experience
• Central line blood draw competency

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including FBI and state fingerprinting (BCI/FBI)
• Education accreditation verification from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA)
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (no pending tests allowed)
• Various health documents including:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start
  • Immunizations and titers (MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tdap)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season
• References: 2 professional references required, including at least one from a manager or formal leader
• Employment application and skills checklist required

Additional Notes

• Orientation Safety Manual acknowledgment required annually
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required within 1 year of start and updated annually
• Monthly monitoring for exclusion lists and sanctions (EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG)
• Compliance with dress code and hand hygiene policies
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work in a specialized Med/Surg Oncology setting with a focus on complex patient care and advanced nursing skills.