Emergency Department RN - Oncology Pod
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital

Registered Nurse – Emergency Department (Night Shift)

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

Job Description

• Work in the Emergency Department with an oncology pod focus.
• 12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM), 3 shifts per week (36 hours/week).
• Floating between units is required.
• Patient ratio: 1 nurse to 4 patients.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio.
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) nursing experience, including experience within the last year.
• At least 1 year of prior travel nursing experience.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification.
• Experience with telemetry monitoring.
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system.

Required Certifications

• BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

Required Skills

• Proficient in IV starts.
• Experience with telemetry monitoring.

Required Licenses

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for Ohio.

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including FBI and BCI fingerprinting.
• Education verification from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA).
• Monthly monitoring through workforce systems (OIG/SAM).
• Pending background check attestation required if fingerprint results are pending.
• 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.
• Annual fit mask test required for inpatient/patient-facing roles (valid for entire assignment).
• Immunizations and health documentation required:

  • Tdap vaccine (adult dose after age 11/12)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Annual TB questionnaire
  • 2 MMR vaccines or positive titers for measles, mumps, and rubella
  • Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (declination acceptable)
  • Varicella immunity (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (10/1–3/31)
• COVID-19 vaccination is recommended but not required.

Competency and Testing Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam prior to start.
• Unit-specific competency exam.
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam within 1 year of start (with remediation process if failed).
• NIH Stroke Scale certification required within 1 year of start and renewed every 2 years (3.0 CE hours minimum).

Additional Information

• Request Time Off (RTO) must be submitted at application; up to 7 consecutive days off may be granted at facility discretion for a 14-week contract.
• Parking permits available for purchase (costs and options subject to change).
• Two professional references required; at least one must be from a manager or formal leader.
• Employment application and skills checklist required.

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for experienced ED travel nurses with prior travel experience, strong clinical skills, and required certifications to provide high-quality care in a fast-paced emergency setting.