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

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Opportunity

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Job Description

• Unit: 19 James Med Surg Oncology
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Oncology experience preferred but not required
• Patient care focus includes:

  • Continuous cardiac monitoring related to chemotherapy administration
  • Care for soft tissue malignancy patients receiving diagnostics, chemotherapy, and symptom management
  • Symptom management secondary to disease treatment or progression
  • Management of comorbidities
  • Heavy focus on infection prevention protocols and patient fall prevention

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 2 years RN experience required
• Prior travel experience preferred (not required)
• EPIC electronic health record experience required
• Patient ratio: 1:4
• Required to float within units of equivalent or lower acuity level

Clinical Skills Required:

• Interpretation of dysrhythmias
• Accessing ports
• Arterial line management
• Blood product administration
• Central line care/management
• PICC line management
• IV starts
• Assist with chest tube insertion/removal
• High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) management
• Interpretation of arterial blood gases (ABGs)

Equipment Used:

• B450 monitors with GE telemetry system
• Bladder scanner
• Alaris pumps
• Stryker beds

Certifications & Competencies

• BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) required
• EPIC experience required
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required within 1 year of start and updated annually
• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam required prior to start
• Unit-specific competency exam required
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP) – verify per unit requirements

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including FBI and BCI fingerprinting (Ohio-specific)
• Education accreditation verification required (accredited nursing program)
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen 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 documents required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (adult dose after age 11/12)
  • 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)
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually
• Dress code and hand hygiene policy acknowledgment required

Additional Requirements

• Must provide 2 professional references, including at least one from a manager or formal leadership
• Employment application and skills checklist required
• Required to sign and acknowledge ethics and compliance policies annually
• Must complete orientation safety manual acknowledgment annually

Summary

This is a 16-week travel RN contract position on a medical-surgical oncology unit working 12-hour night shifts. The role requires a minimum of 2 years RN experience, EPIC proficiency, and a strong skill set in oncology-related nursing care including line management, dysrhythmia interpretation, and symptom management. Prior travel experience is preferred but not mandatory. Compliance with extensive background checks, health screenings, and certifications is required.