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

Registered Nurse - Medical-Surgical/Telemetry (Travel/Contract)

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Job Overview

• Work in a secure corrections health unit with a focus on Oncology Medical-Surgical and Telemetry units.
• Rotating 12-hour day/night shifts; schedule may include days, nights, or a combination based on staffing needs.
• Float between Oncology Medical-Surgical (MS) and Progressive Care Unit (PCU) as needed.
• Patient population includes active oncology cases, oncology workup admissions, history of cancer, and non-oncology diagnoses.
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:3 in PCU, 1:4-5 in MS.
• Work environment is a locked corrections unit with controlled access and a Corrections Officer to inmate ratio of 1:2.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Minimum of 1 year of Medical-Surgical and Telemetry nursing experience within the last year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Experience with interpretation and management of dysrhythmias and unit-based telemetry monitoring.
• Proficient in IV insulin protocols.
• Skilled in central line care and management, including PICC line management.
• Experience with external CPAP/BIPAP and high flow nasal cannula respiratory support.
• Competent in tracheostomy management.
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system.

Experience

• Specialty: Registered Nurse in Medical-Surgical/Telemetry.
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; oncology experience preferred but not mandatory.
• Prior travel experience: Not required.

Skills and Competencies

• Medical-Surgical and Telemetry nursing skills.
• Cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation.
• IV therapy including blood product administration, central and peripheral line care, PICC line management, and starting IVs.
• Management of endocrine/metabolic protocols (e.g., IV insulin).
• Gastrointestinal care including feeding tube management.
• Renal care including pre/post hemodialysis and renal failure management.
• Respiratory care including CPAP/BIPAP, high flow nasal cannula, oxygen therapy, ABG interpretation, tracheostomy care, and non-invasive airway management.
• Familiarity with medication protocols including heparin and cardiac drips (no titration), and patient-controlled analgesia (PCA).

Systems Utilized

• EPIC for documentation.
• Pyxis for medication management.

Additional Requirements

• Must complete background checks including criminal history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, and HHS/OIG monitoring.
• Fingerprinting (BCI & FBI) required with specific Ohio codes and timelines.
• Annual review and acknowledgment of dress code, hand hygiene, ethics, and compliance policies.
• Completion of fraud, waste, and abuse training prior to start and annually thereafter.
• Two professional references required, including at least one from a manager or formal leadership.

Work Environment

• Secure corrections health unit with controlled access.
• Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams including pharmacy, physical therapy, radiology, respiratory services, social services, and rapid response teams.

Shift Details

• 12-hour rotating day/night shifts.
• Weekend shifts vary based on unit needs.
• Shift assignments reviewed every 4 weeks but subject to change based on staffing priorities.

This position is ideal for RNs comfortable working in a corrections environment with a strong background or interest in medical-surgical and telemetry nursing, and who have experience with EPIC documentation systems. Oncology experience is a plus but not mandatory.