GI Oncology Outpatient Clinic Registered Nurse
Columbus, Ohio
Martha Morehouse Medical Plaza

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Outpatient Clinic (GI Oncology)

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse for an outpatient clinic specializing in GI Oncology. This position is suitable for first-time travel nurses.

• Shift: 8 AM - 5 PM
• Patient Demographics: Adults and Geriatrics
• Patient Volume: Approximately 125 visits per day
• Documentation System: EPIC

Required Experience & Skills

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a clinic setting, including experience within the last year
• Experience in an outpatient setting
• Experience with GI Oncology patients
• Oncology experience
• Skills required:

  • Cardiac Arrest/CPR (BLS issued by American Heart Association)

Certifications & Licenses

• Required:

  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Ohio
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA Instructor/Provider or RQI acceptable)
• Preferred:

  • Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) certification
  • Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN)

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check (including FBI and BCI fingerprinting) required within 90 days of start
• Education verification from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA)
• Ohio BCI & FBI fingerprinting with specific code requirements
• Monthly monitoring through workforce monitoring systems
• 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)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B titer or vaccine series (declination acceptable)
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31)
• Annual review and acknowledgment of dress code, hand hygiene, ethics, and compliance policies

Competency & Testing Requirements

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

References & Documentation

• Two professional references required, including at least one from a manager or formal leadership
• Employment application and skills checklist required

Additional Information

• Prior travel experience is not required; first-time travelers are welcome
• Float is not required for this position

This role offers an opportunity to work in a specialized outpatient oncology setting with a supportive environment for nurses new to travel assignments.