PCU Registered Nurse - Acute Leukemia & Hematology
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital

Registered Nurse - Acute Leukemia and Hematology

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Job Overview

• Care primarily for newly diagnosed adult and geriatric acute leukemia patients.
• Unit staffing ratio goal: 1:4 (may be 1:5).
• Schedule: 12-hour day/night or 12-hour night shifts; rotating shifts possible.
• Self-scheduling requests accepted before final schedule is set.
• Orientation:

  • Week 1: Monday-Friday day shifts
  • Week 2: 36 hours on-unit orientation with a preceptor
• Focus on infection prevention and patient falls prevention.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience, including 2 years in Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• PCU experience within the last year
• Medical-Surgical and Telemetry nursing experience
• Telemetry monitoring and interpretation of dysrhythmias
• Experience using Rapid Response Teams
• Central line blood draw experience
• PICC line management experience
• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by American Heart Association

Patient Population

• Adults and geriatrics with acute leukemia.

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)

Preferred Certifications

• Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Chemotherapy Certification (not required)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)

Required Skills and Competencies

• Medical-Surgical and Telemetry nursing
• Telemetry monitoring and interpretation of dysrhythmias
• Use of Rapid Response Teams
• Feeding tube care and management
• IV therapy and phlebotomy
• Blood product administration
• Central line blood draws
• Peripheral line care and management
• PICC line management
• Starting IVs
• Computerized charting experience (EPIC preferred)

Schedule Details

• No set or blocked scheduling; shift assignments reviewed every 4 weeks.
• May be scheduled for days, nights, or a combination depending on unit needs.
• Weekend shifts variable based on unit needs.

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including FBI and state fingerprinting.
• Education accreditation verification required (accredited nursing program).
• Monthly monitoring through workforce monitoring systems.
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease.
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tdap vaccine (adult dose)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titers
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B titer or vaccine series
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season
• Fingerprinting: Ohio BCI & FBI fingerprinting required within 1 year of start.
• Annual acknowledgment of dress code, hand hygiene, ethics, and compliance policies.
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually.

Competency Exams

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required prior to start.
• Unit-specific competency exams required.
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required within 1 year of start and updated annually (with remediation process if needed).

References and Documentation

• Two professional references required; at least one must be from a manager or formal leadership.
• Employment application required including education verification.
• Skills checklist required.

Additional Notes

• No chemotherapy certification required.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• Orientation includes both day and on-unit preceptor time.
• Emphasis on infection control and patient safety protocols.

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with a strong background in telemetry and hematology/oncology nursing who are flexible with scheduling and interested in travel assignments.