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

Registered Nurse (MS/Telemetry) - Travel/Contract in Columbus, Ohio

Job Overview

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Unit: Medical-Surgical/Telemetry (MS/Tele) in a secure corrections health unit
• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Contract Length: 16 weeks

Job Description

• Float between various Oncology Medical-Surgical units as needed, including PCU (Progressive Care Unit) and MS (Medical-Surgical) units.
• Work in a locked corrections unit with controlled access by Corrections Officers (CO).
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:3 in PCU, 1:4-5 in MS.
• CO to inmate ratio: 1:2.
• Shift assignments may rotate between days and nights depending on staffing needs.
• Weekend shifts vary based on unit requirements.
• Patient population includes active oncology diagnoses, oncology workup admissions, history of cancer patients admitted for other reasons, and non-oncology diagnoses.
• Utilize Pyxis medication system and EPIC documentation system (EPIC charting experience required).
• Ensure staff safety in a secure corrections environment.

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, with recent experience within the last year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Experience with EPIC electronic health records system.

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including FBI and BCI fingerprinting (Ohio-specific codes required).
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG monitoring.
• Education verification from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA).
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug test within 3 months of start (includes amphetamines, benzodiazepines, cannabinoids, cocaine, opiates, etc.).
• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease.
• Immunizations and health documentation required:

  • Tdap (adult dose after age 11/12)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • TB questionnaire
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titers
  • 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) with mask requirement if declined
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually.
• Annual review and acknowledgment of dress code, hand hygiene, ethics, and compliance policies.

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references required; at least one must be from a manager or formal leadership role.
• Employment application and skills checklist required.
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgment required annually.
• Fingerprinting results must be completed and approved prior to start; pending fingerprint attestations accepted under specific conditions.

Work Environment

• Secure corrections health unit with controlled access and safety protocols.
• Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams including pharmacy, physical therapy, radiology, respiratory services, social services, and rapid response teams.
• Patient care involves complex medical-surgical and telemetry nursing in a corrections setting.

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• Oncology experience is preferred but not mandatory.
• EPIC charting experience is mandatory.
• Shift assignments and rotations are subject to staffing needs and may change every 4 weeks.

This position is ideal for RNs comfortable working in a secure corrections environment with diverse medical-surgical and telemetry patient care responsibilities, including oncology-related cases.