Travel RN – Corrections PCU & Oncology Med-Surg
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital

Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract) - Columbus, Ohio

Job Overview

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 16 weeks (approximately 4 months)
• Shift: Nights, with weekend shifts varying based on unit requirements
• Unit: Corrections Health Unit (PCU and Oncology Medical-Surgical units)
• Environment: Secure corrections unit for inmates, locked with access controlled by Corrections Officers (CO)
• Nurse to Patient Ratio:

  • PCU: 1:3
  • Medical-Surgical (MS): 1:4-5
• Corrections Officer to Inmate Ratio: 1:2

Experience & Skills

• Preferred: Oncology experience (not required)
• Required: EPIC charting experience
• Float to various Oncology Medical-Surgical units as needed
• Ensure staff safety in a secure corrections environment

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) may be required depending on unit
• Other certifications may be required based on unit assignment (e.g., PALS, NRP, NIH Stroke Certification)

Patient Care & Clinical Skills

• Care for patients with active oncology diagnoses/treatments (solid tumors, hematology) and oncology workup admissions
• Manage patients with history of cancer admitted for other reasons (surgical procedures, COPD, sepsis, pneumonia, etc.)
• Manage non-oncology diagnoses as needed
• Medical-Surgical and telemetry nursing skills required

Clinical Competencies Include:

• Cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation
• Unit-based telemetry monitoring
• IV insulin protocols
• Feeding tube care and management
• Pre/Post hemodialysis and renal failure management
• IV therapy and phlebotomy (blood product administration, central/peripheral line care, PICC line management, starting IVs)
• Medication management including heparin protocols, cardiac drips (no titration), PCA
• Respiratory care including CPAP/BIPAP, High Flow Nasal Cannula, ABG interpretation, tracheostomy management

Systems Utilized

• Medication system: Pyxis
• Documentation system: EPIC

Provider Support Services

• Interpretation services
• Pharmacy
• Physical therapy
• Radiology
• Rapid response teams
• Respiratory services
• Social services
• Transportation

Compliance & Background Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including FBI and BCI fingerprinting
• Background checks monitored monthly (EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG)
• Education accreditation verification required (accredited nursing program)
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (no pending tests allowed)
• 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
  • TB questionnaire
  • MMR (Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella) vaccines or positive titers
  • Hepatitis B titer or vaccine series (declination acceptable)
  • Varicella vaccines or positive titer (medical exemptions reviewed)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination (mask required if declined during flu season)
• COVID-19 vaccination not required but recommended

Additional Requirements

• 2 professional references required (at least one from a manager or formal leadership)
• Employment application and skills checklist required
• Unit-specific competency exams including medication and dysrhythmia/EKG competency exams (EKG exam required annually for most RNs)
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgement annually
• Dress code and hand hygiene policy acknowledgment
• Fraud, waste, and abuse training certificate required prior to start and annually
• Fingerprinting must be completed using specific codes and within 1 year of start; new fingerprinting required if break in service exceeds 90 days

This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a secure corrections healthcare environment with a focus on oncology and medical-surgical nursing, requiring strong clinical skills, adaptability, and compliance with strict background and health requirements.