Outpatient Hematology Oncology Nurse
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital

Job Opportunity: Outpatient Clinic Hematology Oncology Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Day shift, 5 days per week, 8 hours per day (7:30 AM – 4:00 PM)
• Staffing ratio goal: 1 nurse to 4 patients (may be up to 1:5)
• Weekends vary based on unit needs
• Self-scheduling requests allowed; no set/blocked schedules
• Orientation:

  • Week 1: Monday to Friday, day shift orientation
  • Week 2: 36 hours on-unit orientation with a preceptor

Patient Population & Unit Details

• Patient diagnoses include hematology malignancies such as multiple myeloma, chronic leukemia, lymphoma, and pre/post bone marrow transplant (BMT) and CAR-T therapy
• Unit procedures and treatments:

  • Chemotherapy administration
  • Blood transfusions
  • IV antibiotics
  • Management of oncologic emergencies (tumor lysis syndrome, cytokine release syndrome)
  • Insulin and heparin drips
• Strong emphasis on infection prevention protocols and patient fall prevention

Required Skills & Clinical Responsibilities

• Peripheral and line blood draws, including central line and PICC line management
• IV placements and peripheral line care
• Drawing labs and line dressings
• Blood product administration
• EKGs and dysrhythmia monitoring
• Injections and immunizations
• Computerized charting using EPIC system

Preferred Experience

• Oncology experience preferred but not required

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Ohio
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA Instructor/Provider or RQI accepted)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required within 1 year of start and annually thereafter
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., ACLS for certain units starting 11/13/25)

Required Qualifications & Compliance

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio
• Minimum of 1 year oncology experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Proficient in drawing labs
• Skilled in placing peripheral IVs
• Experienced in accessing ports and PICC lines
• Competent in central line blood draws
• Knowledgeable in peripheral line care and management
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association

Additional Notes

• Orientation includes hands-on preceptor time on the unit
• Self-scheduling allows input on preferred shifts before final schedule is posted
• Facility uses EPIC for electronic medical records
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position

This role is ideal for RNs interested in hematology/oncology outpatient care with a focus on complex infusion therapies and oncology emergencies, who are comfortable with self-scheduling and working in a dynamic, patient-focused environment.