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

Registered Nurse - Oncology (Travel/Contract)

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse with experience in Medical-Surgical (MS) and Oncology nursing for a mixed acuity PCU and MS unit. This is a travel/contract assignment focused on Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) and oncology care, including chemotherapy administration.

Patient Diagnoses

• Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)
• Acute Myeloid Leukemia (Adult)
• Amyloidosis
• Aplastic Anemia
• Chronic Leukemia
• Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
• Chronic Myeloid (Myelogenous) Leukemia
• Hodgkin's Lymphoma
• Multiple Myeloma
• Myelodysplastic Syndrome
• Myeloproliferative Disorders
• Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma

Special Procedures / Unit Details

• Autologous Transplants (patient’s own stem cells)
• Syngeneic Transplants (stem cells from identical twin)
• Allogeneic Transplants (stem cells from sibling, parent, or unrelated donor)
• CAR-T Therapy

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio
• Minimum 1 year of Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) experience, including experience within the last year
• Oncology nursing experience
• Medical-Surgical nursing experience
• Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Chemotherapy Certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Oncology Certified
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Central line blood draw experience

Required Certifications

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) (Preferred)

Required Skills

• Medical-Surgical/Telemetry nursing
• Telemetry monitoring and interpretation of dysrhythmias
• Use of Rapid Response Teams
• Feeding tube care and management
• Blood product administration
• Peripheral line care and management
• PICC line management
• Nasal cannula oxygen administration

Required Background and Compliance Checks

• 7-year criminal background check including FBI and state fingerprinting (BCI/FBI) within 90 days of start
• Education accreditation verification from an accredited nursing program
• Drug screening (10-panel) within 3 months of start
• Various monthly and annual federal and state compliance checks (e.g., EPLS, HHS/OIG)
• Physical exam documentation within 1 year of start
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titers
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or titer
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season

Competency Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam prior to start
• Unit-specific competency exam
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam within 1 year of start and annually thereafter

References and Documentation

• Two professional references required (at least one from a manager or formal leadership)
• Employment application including education verification
• Skills checklist

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Fingerprinting must be completed using specific state codes and within 1 year of assignment start.
• Candidates must comply with dress code and hand hygiene policies.
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually.
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgment required annually.

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with oncology and medical-surgical experience, chemotherapy certification, and strong telemetry skills seeking a 16-week travel assignment in Ohio.