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

Registered Nurse – Medical Oncology (Travel/Contract)

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Job Overview

• Work on a medical oncology unit caring for adult and geriatric patients with solid tumor cancers (e.g., breast, lung, prostate, pancreatic, colon, esophageal cancers).
• Patient care spans from new diagnosis through treatment and end-of-life care.
• Staffing ratios aim for 1:4, occasionally 1:5.
• Shift options: Day (3 shifts of 12 hours, 7:00 AM–7:30 PM) or Night (3 shifts of 12 hours, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM).
• Orientation: First week is Monday–Friday day shifts; second week includes 36 hours of on-unit orientation with a preceptor.
• Floating to other MedSurg Oncology units is required.
• Self-scheduling requests are submitted for preferred scheduling but no set/blocked schedules are offered.
• Weekends vary based on unit needs.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio.
• Minimum 2 years of telemetry experience, with telemetry 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).

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous travel nursing experience preferred but not required.

Patient Population & Diagnoses

• Adults and geriatrics.
• Common diagnoses include all subtypes of breast, lung, prostate, pancreatic, colon, and esophageal cancers, as well as encounters for antineoplastic chemotherapy.
• Patients may have concurrent medical-surgical issues.

Technology & Documentation

• Electronic charting using EPIC system.

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year confirming good health and free of contagious disease.
• Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSPOT) within 1 year or chest x-ray if positive. Annual TB questionnaire required.
• Immunizations/vaccinations required:

  • Tdap (adult dose after age 11/12).
  • 2 MMR vaccines or positive titers for measles, mumps, and rubella (with booster requirements if low titers).
  • Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (declination acceptable).
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer (medical exemptions require documentation).
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (10/1–3/31).
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (no pending results allowed).
• Fit mask testing required annually for inpatient/patient-facing roles; onsite fit testing available if needed.
• COVID vaccination not required but strongly recommended.

Additional Requirements & Policies

• Annual review and acknowledgment of dress code, hand hygiene, ethics, and compliance policies.
• Fraud, waste, and abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually.
• Background check and fingerprinting results must be clear prior to start; pending fingerprint attestations accepted under specific conditions.
• Employment application and skills checklist required.

Work Environment

• Heavy focus on infection prevention protocols and patient fall prevention.
• Unit cares for patients throughout all stages of cancer care.
• Floating to other oncology med-surg units expected.

Parking

• Various parking permit options available for agency staff (costs and availability subject to change).

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to provide specialized oncology nursing care in a dynamic hospital setting with a supportive orientation and flexible scheduling.