PCU Oncology Registered Nurse
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

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

Job Description

• Work in a comprehensive cancer center with 318 acute care beds and 36-bed inpatient units specialized by cancer diagnosis.
• Floating assignments include MedSurg and PCU Oncology units such as:

  • Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT)
  • Acute Leukemia
  • Hematology
  • Medical Oncology
  • PCU Oncology
  • Gynecological Oncology
  • Urology
  • Colorectal
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Corrections Healthcare
• Heavy focus on infection prevention protocols and patient fall prevention.
• Staffing ratios:

  • PCU: 1:3 (can be 1:4 with mixed acuity)
  • MedSurg Tele: ideally 1:4, can be 1:5
• Weekend shifts vary based on unit needs.
• No set/blocked scheduling; self-scheduling requests are submitted and balanced before final schedule posting.
• Orientation:

  • First week: Monday to Friday, dayshift orientation.
  • Weeks 2-3: Five bedside orientation shifts.
  • Then independent practice.

Requirements

• Minimum 2+ years of experience in high acuity PCU level or higher.
• Oncology experience preferred but not required.

Certifications Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale Certification)

Staffing and Competency Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required prior to start).
• Unit-specific competency exams.
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam required for all RNs within 1 year of start (with annual updates).

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, confirming good health and free of contagious disease.
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (adult dose after age 11/12)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • TB questionnaire annually
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B (titer or 3-vaccine series)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer; medical exemptions reviewed)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (no pending drug screens allowed).
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31).
• COVID-19 vaccination not required but strongly recommended.

Background and Licensing

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including SS trace, counties lived/worked, nationwide, sex offender, and MVR if applicable.
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting required within 1 year of start (with specific state codes).
• Pending background or fingerprint results require attestation.
• NURSYS verification for RN licenses.
• State license verification within 30 days of start.
• Education accreditation confirmation required (accredited nursing programs).
• Employment application and skills checklist required.
• Two professional references required (at least one from a manager or formal leadership).

Facility Policies and Documentation

• Dress code and hand hygiene policy acknowledgment required.
• Confidential Fraud Waste Abuse and Compliance Reporting training and acknowledgment required.
• Ethics and compliance policies must be reviewed and signed annually.
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgment required annually.

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work in a specialized oncology setting with a focus on high acuity care and infection prevention. Candidates must meet strict certification, health, and compliance requirements to ensure patient safety and quality care.