Medical-Surgical Oncology RN
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Specialty: Registered Nurse (Med/Surg Unit, Hematology Oncology)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: 12-hour day/night rotating shifts (days, nights, or combination)
• Shift Scheduling: Reviewed every 4 weeks; changes based on staffing needs, not guaranteed
• Orientation:

  • Week 1: Monday-Friday day shift orientation
  • Week 2: 36 hours on-unit orientation with preceptor
• Floating: May float to other Med/Surg and Oncology units
• Staffing Ratios: Goal 1:4, can be 1:5
• Weekend Work: Variable based on unit needs
• Self-Scheduling: Nurses enter preferred schedules before final posting

Experience Requirements

• Med/Surg experience: Required
• Hematology/Oncology experience: Preferred but not required
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 2 years in specialty (Med/Surg) based on typical requirements
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required

Patient Diagnoses

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

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)

ONS certification preferred but not required

Required Skills and 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)

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including FBI and BCI fingerprinting
• Education verification from accredited nursing programs
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Pending background check attestation allowed if fingerprint results are pending
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (no pending tests allowed)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and no contagious disease
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tdap vaccine (adult dose)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
  • TB questionnaire
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccines or positive titers
  • Hepatitis B titer or vaccine series (declination acceptable)
  • Varicella vaccines or positive titer (medical exemptions reviewed)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31)
• COVID vaccination not required but recommended

Additional Requirements

• 2 professional references required (at least one from a manager or formal leader)
• Employment application and skills checklist required
• Unit-specific competency exams including Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (must be current within 1 year and updated annually)
• Annual acknowledgment of orientation safety manual, dress code, hand hygiene, ethics, and compliance policies
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually

This position offers a dynamic environment with a focus on hematology oncology and medical-surgical nursing, requiring strong clinical skills, flexibility in scheduling, and adherence to rigorous compliance and certification standards.