Med-Surg Telemetry RN - Oncology
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

Unit & Patient Population

• Mixed acuity Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Medical-Surgical Telemetry unit caring for medical oncology patients
• Approximately 48 beds total (24 PCU + 24 MS Telemetry)
• High acuity patient population with a variety of diagnoses including solid tumors and some blood cancers
• Pediatric patients are extremely rare and typically cared for by permanent staff; pediatric experience is NOT required
• Heavy focus on infection prevention protocols and patient fall prevention

Schedule & Orientation

• Night shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM), totaling 36 hours/week
• Self-scheduling requests allowed; final schedule balanced and posted every 4 weeks
• Orientation:

  • Week 1: Monday to Friday, day shift orientation
  • Week 2: 36 hours on-unit orientation with a preceptor
• Shift assignments may rotate between days and nights depending on department needs

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio
• Minimum 1 year of Medical-Surgical and Telemetry nursing experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Skills & Competencies

• Chemotherapy competence is NOT required; optional 2-day chemotherapy course available for professional development
• Must complete medication/pharmacology competency exam prior to start
• Unit-specific competency exams required
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required within 1 year of start and updated annually (minimum passing score 76%)
• Ability to work with specialized equipment including:

  • GE B450 telemetry monitors
  • Bladder scanner
  • Alaris infusion pumps
  • Continuous bladder irrigation
  • PCA pumps

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including FBI and BCI fingerprinting (Ohio-specific code 3701.881)
• Education verification from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA) required
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug test within 3 months of start (no pending results allowed)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease
• Immunizations and health documentation required:

  • Tdap vaccine (adult dose after age 11/12)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
  • Annual TB questionnaire
  • 2 MMR vaccines or positive titers for measles, mumps, and rubella
  • Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (declination acceptable)
  • Varicella immunity via 2 vaccines or positive titer (medical exemptions reviewed)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (10/1 – 3/31)
• Fit mask (N95) testing required annually for inpatient/patient-facing roles starting 7/13/2026
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually
• Background check and compliance documents must be current and uploaded as per facility policy

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references required; at least one must be from a manager or formal leadership (charge nurse acceptable as second reference)
• Employment application and skills checklist required
• Must acknowledge and comply with dress code and hand hygiene policies
• Required to sign confidentiality, ethics, and compliance policies annually

Benefits & Work Environment

• Flexible scheduling with self-schedule requests
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Staffing ratios aim for 1:4-5 but may vary based on unit needs
• Comprehensive benefits package available

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work with a high acuity oncology patient population in a supportive and professional environment.