Corrections Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital

Registered Nurse – MS/Telemetry (Travel/Contract)

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Job Overview

• Work in a secure corrections health unit environment with locked access controlled by Corrections Officers.
• Float between Oncology Medical-Surgical (MS) and Progressive Care Unit (PCU) as needed.
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:3 in PCU, 1:4-5 in MS.
• Shift: Night shifts, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM). Rotating day/night shifts possible depending on department needs.
• Oncology experience preferred but not required.
• EPIC charting experience is required.
• Weekend shifts vary based on unit requirements.

Patient Population & Care Focus

• Patients with active oncology diagnoses and treatments (solid tumors, hematology).
• Oncology workup admissions and patients with history of cancer admitted for other reasons (e.g., surgical procedures, COPD, sepsis, pneumonia).
• Non-oncology diagnoses as well.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide care on Oncology Medical-Surgical and Telemetry units.
• Ensure staff safety in a secure corrections environment.
• Manage telemetry monitoring and interpretation of dysrhythmias.
• Administer IV insulin protocols, feeding tube care, pre/post hemodialysis care, and renal failure management.
• Perform IV therapy including blood product administration, central/peripheral line and PICC line management, and starting IVs.
• Manage medications including heparin protocols, cardiac drips (no titration), and PCA.
• Provide respiratory care including CPAP/BIPAP, High Flow Nasal Cannula, ABG interpretation, oxygen therapy, non-invasive airway management, and tracheostomy care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including pharmacy, physical therapy, radiology, respiratory services, social services, and rapid response teams.

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Minimum of 1 year of recent experience in Medical-Surgical and Telemetry nursing.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum years of experience: 1 year in Med Surg / Telemetry within the last year.

Additional Requirements

• Must complete unit-specific competency exams.
• Must comply with facility dress code and hand hygiene policies.
• Required to complete fraud, waste, and abuse training and sign confidentiality and compliance forms.
• Two professional references required, including at least one from a manager or formal leadership.
• Employment application and skills checklist required.

Systems & Tools

• Documentation: EPIC electronic health record system.
• Medication dispensing: Pyxis system.

Work Environment

• Secure corrections unit with a Corrections Officer to inmate ratio of 1:2.
• Locked unit with controlled access.
• Staff safety is a priority due to the corrections environment.

This position offers a challenging and dynamic environment for RNs comfortable with corrections health care and telemetry/medical-surgical nursing, with opportunities to work across oncology and non-oncology patient populations.