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

Registered Nurse - Med Surg Oncology (Travel/Contract)

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Job Summary

• 12-hour day/night rotating shifts (days, nights, or combination based on staffing needs)
• Oncology experience preferred but not required
• Patient care includes:

  • Continuous cardiac monitoring related to chemotherapy administration
  • Care for patients with soft tissue malignancies receiving diagnostics, chemotherapy, and symptom management
  • Symptom management related to disease progression or treatment
  • Management of comorbidities
• Heavy focus on infection prevention protocols and patient fall prevention
• Use of specialized equipment including GE telemetry monitors, bladder scanners, Alaris pumps, and Stryker beds

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg / Telemetry experience, including experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system
• Ability to float to units of equivalent or lower acuity

Clinical Skills Required

• Arterial line management
• Central line care/management
• PICC line management
• IV starts
• Assist with chest tube insertion/removal
• High-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) management

Certifications & Compliance Requirements

• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, FBI/BCI fingerprinting (Ohio-specific)
• Education verification from accredited nursing programs (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA)
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug test within 3 months of start
• Annual competency exams including:

  • Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (required annually)
  • Medication/pharmacology competency exam
  • Unit-specific competency exams
• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • Tdap vaccine (adult dose)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titers
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B titer or vaccine series (declination acceptable)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (mask required if declining)
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgement (annual)
• State nursing license verification within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification for RN license
• References: 2 professional references required, including at least one from a manager or formal leadership

Additional Notes

• Shift assignments reviewed every 4 weeks but subject to change based on staffing priorities
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced oncology med-surg environment with complex patient needs
• Floating to other units may be required
• Facility-specific policies on dress code, hand hygiene, and compliance must be reviewed and signed

This position is ideal for experienced RNs comfortable with oncology patient care, telemetry monitoring, and complex line management, seeking a travel contract opportunity in Ohio.