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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Medical Oncology

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Job Summary

• Position involves working in a medical oncology unit caring for adult and geriatric patients.
• Oncology experience is preferred but not required.
• Staffing ratios aim for 1:4, occasionally 1:5.
• Weekend shifts vary based on unit needs.
• No set/blocked scheduling; shift assignments rotate every 4 weeks.
• Orientation includes one week of day shift classroom training followed by 36 hours of on-unit precepted orientation.
• Shift schedule may include 12-hour day or night shifts on a rotating basis.

Patient Population & Diagnoses

• Adults and geriatrics.
• Common diagnoses include:

  • Breast, lung, prostate, pancreatic, colon, and esophageal cancers.
  • Patients receiving antineoplastic chemotherapy.
• Unit cares for all solid tumor cancers across the cancer journey, including end-of-life care.
• Focus on infection prevention and patient fall prevention.
• Patients may have medical-surgical issues in addition to oncology care.

Required Experience & Skills

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio.
• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg / Telemetry nursing experience, including experience within the last year.
• Telemetry interpretation and monitoring skills required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Certifications & Licenses

• Required:

  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Preferred:

  • Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Chemotherapy certification.
• Additional certifications may be required based on unit assignment (e.g., ACLS, PALS) — verify per unit specifics.

Orientation & Training

• First week: Monday to Friday, day shift orientation.
• Second week: 36 hours on-unit orientation with a preceptor.
• Unit-specific competency exams required.
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required within 1 year of start and updated annually.
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam required prior to start.

Technology

• Electronic charting using EPIC system.

Floating & Scheduling

• Floating to other medical-surgical oncology units may be required.
• Self-scheduling requests are submitted and balanced by the department.

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check required within 90 days of start, including FBI and state fingerprinting.
• Education verification from an accredited nursing program required.
• Drug screening (10-panel) required within 3 months of start.
• Various health documents required, including:

  • Physical exam within 1 year.
  • Immunizations and titers (Tdap, MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B).
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year.
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season.
• Annual acknowledgment of dress code, hand hygiene, ethics, and compliance policies.
• Fraud, waste, and abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually.

References & Documentation

• Two professional references required; at least one must be from a manager or formal leader.
• Employment application and skills checklist required.

Additional Notes

• Candidates must comply with fingerprinting and background check processes specific to Ohio.
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgment required annually.
• Candidates should be prepared for variable weekend shifts and rotating 12-hour shifts.
• Prior travel experience is preferred but not mandatory.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized oncology setting with a focus on comprehensive cancer care and patient safety.