Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical/Telemetry (Corrections)
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital

Registered Nurse - Medical-Surgical/Telemetry (Travel/Contract)

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Job Summary

• Float to various Oncology Medical-Surgical (MS) units as needed within a secure corrections health unit environment.
• Shifts may include days, nights, or a rotating combination based on department needs.
• Work in a locked corrections unit with controlled access and a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:3 (PCU) or 1:4-5 (MS).
• Weekend shifts vary based on unit requirements.

Patient Population & Care Focus

• Patients with active oncology diagnoses/treatments (solid tumors, hematology) and oncology workup admissions.
• Patients with history of cancer admitted for other reasons (e.g., surgical procedures, COPD, sepsis, pneumonia).
• Non-oncology diagnoses as well.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in Medical-Surgical and Telemetry units.
• Ensure staff safety in a secure corrections environment.
• Cardiac monitoring and emergency response including dysrhythmia interpretation and telemetry monitoring.
• Manage IV therapy, blood product administration, central/peripheral lines, PICC lines, and starting IVs.
• Administer medications including heparin protocols, cardiac drips (no titration), and PCA.
• Respiratory care including CPAP/BIPAP, High Flow Nasal Cannula, ABG interpretation, tracheostomy management, and oxygen therapy.
• Support interdisciplinary teams including pharmacy, physical therapy, radiology, respiratory services, social services, and rapid response teams.

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Ohio.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA Instructor/Provider or RQI accepted).
• EPIC charting experience required.
• Oncology experience preferred but not required.

Required Experience

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Medical-Surgical/Telemetry).
• Minimum years of experience: Not explicitly stated; oncology experience preferred but not mandatory.
• Prior travel experience: Not required.

Systems & Equipment

• Medication system: Pyxis.
• Documentation system: EPIC.

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check including FBI and BCI fingerprinting required prior to start.
• Education verification from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA).
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (no pending results allowed).
• Various health documents required including physical exam, immunizations (Tdap, MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B), TB testing or questionnaire, and flu vaccination or declination during flu season.
• Annual competency exams including medication/pharmacology and dysrhythmia/EKG competency required.
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit assignment (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP).

Additional Requirements

• 2 professional references required, including at least one from a manager or formal leadership.
• Completion of unit-specific competency exams and orientation safety manual acknowledgment.
• Compliance with dress code and hand hygiene policies.
• Completion of fraud, waste, and abuse training prior to start and annually thereafter.

Work Environment

• Secure corrections health unit with controlled access by corrections officers.
• Nurse-to-patient ratios: 1:3 in PCU, 1:4-5 in MS units.
• May float between Oncology Medical-Surgical and PCU units.

Shift Details

• 12-hour day/night rotating shifts possible.
• Shift assignments reviewed every 4 weeks but subject to staffing needs.

Requirements / 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 within the last year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Experience with Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM).
• Proficient in Epic electronic health record system.
• Skilled in PICC line management.
• Experience with Patient-Controlled Analgesia (PCA).
• Knowledge and experience with IV insulin protocols.
• Competent in external CPAP/BIPAP use and non-invasive airway management.