Oncology Infusion & Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital

Registered Nurse - Oncology ICC (Columbus, Ohio)

Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Unit: Oncology ICC (Infusion Care Center) and Emergency Department (ED) float as needed
• Patient population includes hematology, oncology, and sickle cell patients
• Patients are generally more stable than typical ER patients; many discharged home, some admitted
• ICC schedules appointments based on referrals from primary teams or oncologists
• Smaller unit fostering strong staff relationships and supportive environment
• Opportunity to develop diverse nursing skills in a less acute setting

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Room (ER) experience
• EPIC electronic medical record experience required

Certifications Required

• BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)

Patient Diagnoses Commonly Seen

• Sickle Cell Crisis
• Fever
• Abdominal pain
• Uncontrolled pain
• Anemia
• Nausea, vomiting, dehydration

Additional Requirements & Information

Background Checks & Compliance

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including FBI and BCI fingerprinting
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG monitoring
• Education accreditation verification required (accredited nursing program)
• Pending background check attestation required if fingerprint results are pending

Competency Exams

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required prior to start
• Unit-specific competency exam required
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required within 1 year of start and updated annually (minimum passing score 76%, max 3 attempts)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (adult dose after age 11/12)
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year (or TB questionnaire)
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 vaccines or positive titer; boosters if low titer
• Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (declination acceptable)
• Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer; medical exemption possible
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (no pending tests allowed)
• Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31)
• COVID vaccination not required but recommended

References & Documentation

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

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned

Summary

This is a travel contract Registered Nurse position in Oncology ICC with a 13-week contract length. The role requires at least 2 years of ER experience, EPIC proficiency, and specific certifications (BCLS, ACLS, NIHSS). Nurses will float between ICC and ED units. The position involves caring for oncology and hematology patients in a less acute setting with opportunities for skill development. Comprehensive background checks, health screenings, and competency exams are mandatory prior to start.