Oncology Chemo Certified RN - Acute Leukemia and Hematology
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital

Oncology Chemo Certified Registered Nurse

Location: Columbus, Ohio Setting: Cancer hospital Employment type: Travel/Contract Contract length: 16 weeks Start date: Not specified

Assignment Details

• Unit: Acute Leukemia and Hematology (medical unit)
• Shift: Night, 3x12 hours (19:00 to 07:30)
• Hours: 12 per day, 36 per week
• Schedule: 12-hour rotating contract. Days, nights, or a combination may be assigned based on department needs. Shift assignments are reviewed every 4-week scheduling period, but changes are not guaranteed. No set or blocked scheduling. Weekends vary by unit needs.
• Patients: Adults and geriatrics, primarily newly diagnosed acute leukemia patients
• Clinical workload: High number of blood products, IV antibiotics, and electrolyte management
• Staffing ratio: Goal of 1:4, may be 1:5
• Special focus: Infection prevention protocols and patient falls prevention
• Charting system: EPIC

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• Oncology experience (2 years)
• Oncology experience within the last year
• One completed travel assignment
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS issued by the American Heart Association
• ONS/ONCC certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience in an inpatient setting
• Med Surg experience
• Interpretation of dysrhythmias
• Use of Rapid Response Teams
• Feeding tube care and management
• Blood product administration
• Central line blood draws
• PICC line management

Onboarding and Compliance Requirements

• Competency exams: Medication test/pharmacology exam (required before start), unit-specific competency exam, and dysrhythmia/EKG exam (within 1 year of start and updated annually; minimum passing score 76%; three attempts maximum)
• Background: 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start; FBI and BCI fingerprinting (completed within 1 year of start)
• Drug screen: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start; cannot start with a pending screen
• Immunizations and health: Physical exam within 1 year of start; Tdap; MMR (2 doses or positive titer); hepatitis B (titer, 3-vaccine series, or signed declination); varicella (2 doses or positive titer); negative TB test or TB questionnaire; flu vaccine or declination during flu season (mask required if declined)
• Respiratory protection: Fit test within 1 year of assignment end date, or on-site fit test during the first week. Acceptable N95 types: 3M 1860 (regular or small), 3M 1870+, Halyard Duckbill 46827 (small) or 46727 (regular)
• Documents: Employment application, skills checklist, 2 professional references (at least 1 from a manager, director, or formal leader; no coworker references), emergency contact form, orientation safety manual acknowledgment (annual), dress code and hand hygiene policy, ethics and compliance policies (annual), fraud, waste, and abuse training certificate (annual)