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

Registered Nurse - SICU Oncology (Travel/Contract)

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• 12-hour day/night rotating shifts or nights (shift assignments reviewed every 4 weeks; changes not guaranteed)
• Adult patient population
• ICU setting with oncology focus (oncology experience preferred but not required)

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of SICU (Surgical Intensive Care Unit) experience, including experience within the last year
• One completed travel assignment
• Experience with Epic electronic health record

Patient Diagnoses

• Hemorrhagic shock
• Hypovolemic shock
• Sepsis and septic shock
• Pneumonia
• ARDS (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome)
• Craniotomy
• Ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke
• Intracranial hypertension
• Delirium

Special Procedures / Unit Details

• External Ventricular Drain management
• ICP (Intracranial Pressure) monitoring
• Massive Transfusion Protocol
• Mechanical Ventilation
• Heated High Flow oxygen therapy
• BiPAP and CPAP
• Tracheostomy management
• Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
• Vasopressor titration

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS)

Required Licensure

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check including FBI and BCI fingerprinting (must be completed within 90 days of start)
• Education accreditation verification from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA)
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG monitoring
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (no pending drug screens allowed for new travelers)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tdap (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • TB questionnaire
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B titer or vaccine series (declination acceptable)
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer (medical exemptions reviewed)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31)
• Annual orientation safety manual acknowledgement
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate (must be completed prior to start and updated annually)
• Ohio-specific fingerprinting requirements with specific codes and processes

Competency Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam prior to start
• Unit-specific competency exam
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required within 1 year of start and updated annually (with remediation process if failed)

References and Documentation

• Two professional references required (at least one from a manager or formal leadership role)
• Employment application including education verification
• Skills checklist required

Additional Notes

• Candidates must comply with dress code and hand hygiene policies
• Candidates must complete background check attestation if fingerprint results are pending
• No first-time travelers accepted for this assignment

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years of Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) experience, including experience within the last year
• Completion of at least one prior travel nursing assignment
• Proficiency with Epic electronic health record system
• Current ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Experience managing External Ventricular Drains
• Experience with Intracranial Pressure (ICP) monitoring
• Familiarity with Massive Transfusion Protocols
• Competence in Mechanical Ventilation management
• Experience with Heated High Flow oxygen therapy
• Experience with Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
• Ability to titrate vasopressors effectively