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

Medical Surgical Oncology Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Work on a Med/Surg unit with a focus on hematology oncology patients.
• Hematology oncology experience preferred but not required; Med/Surg experience is required.
• Staffing ratios aim for 1:4, can be up to 1:5.
• Shift options: Day (3x12 hours, 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM) or Night (3x12 hours, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM).
• Floating to other Med/Surg and Oncology units may be required.
• Orientation: First week Mon-Fri dayshift; second week includes 36 hours on-unit orientation with a preceptor.
• Self-scheduling requests are submitted for review before final schedule posting.

Patient Population / Diagnoses

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

Clinical Skills & Procedures

• Chemotherapy administration
• Blood transfusions
• IV antibiotics
• Management of oncologic emergencies (tumor lysis syndrome, cytokine release syndrome)
• Insulin and heparin drips
• Infection prevention protocols and patient fall prevention
• 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 and peripheral line care/management
• PICC line management and IV starts
• Computerized charting using EPIC

Required Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA provider or instructor accepted
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - AHA provider or instructor accepted
• Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) certification preferred (not required)

Requirements/Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year oncology experience, with oncology experience within the last year
• Med/Surg nursing experience
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including SS trace, counties lived/worked, nationwide check, sex offender registry, and motor vehicle record if driving is required
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting required within 1 year of start using specific code (3701.881)
• Education verification from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA) required
• 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 free of contagious disease
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tdap (adult dose after age 11/12)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer (medical exemptions require documentation)
  • Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (declination acceptable)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31)
• Fit mask 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
• Annual review and acknowledgment of dress code, hand hygiene, ethics, and compliance policies

Competency Requirements

• Medication/pharmacology competency exam prior to start
• Unit-specific competency exam required
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required within 1 year of start and updated annually (minimum passing score 76%)

References & Documentation

• Two professional references required; at least one must be from a manager or formal leadership (charge RN acceptable as second reference)
• Employment application required, including education details for nursing candidates
• Skills checklist required

Additional Notes

• Parking permits available for agency staff (costs and options vary)
• No set/blocked scheduling; weekends vary based on unit needs
• Candidates must review and sign dress code and hand hygiene policies before starting
• Orientation includes safety manual acknowledgment annually

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work with complex hematology oncology and Med/Surg patients in a fast-paced environment with a supportive orientation and flexible scheduling.