RN Med Surg Telemetry Oncology
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital

Registered Nurse - Med Surg Oncology (Travel/Contract)

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Job Summary

• 12-hour day/night rotating shifts (days, nights, or combination) based on department needs.
• Patient population primarily includes oncology patients with soft tissue malignancies receiving chemotherapy, diagnostic services, symptom management, and comorbidity management.
• Continuous cardiac monitoring related to chemotherapy administration.
• Heavy focus on infection prevention protocols and patient fall prevention.

Required Experience & Skills

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio.
• Minimum 1 year of Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Oncology experience.
• Interpretation of dysrhythmias.
• Ability to float to units of equivalent or lower acuity.
• Patient ratio approximately 1:4.

Clinical Skills Required

• Accessing ports.
• Arterial line management.
• Central line care and management.
• PICC line management.
• Assist with chest tube insertion and removal.
• High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) management.

Certifications & Licenses

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license for Ohio.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required depending on unit.
• Other certifications may be required based on unit assignment (e.g., Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam).

Equipment Used

• GE telemetry system (B450 monitors).
• Bladder scanner.
• Alaris infusion pumps.
• Stryker beds.

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check including FBI and BCI fingerprinting required prior to start.
• Education verification from an accredited nursing program required.
• Drug screening (10-panel) within 3 months of start required.
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tdap vaccine (adult dose).
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year.
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titers.
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer.
  • Hepatitis B titer or vaccine series (declination acceptable).
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season.
• Physical exam within 1 year stating good health and free of contagious disease.
• Annual review and acknowledgment of dress code, hand hygiene, ethics, and compliance policies.

Additional Requirements

• Completion of medication/pharmacology competency exam prior to start.
• Unit-specific competency exams may be required.
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required within 1 year of start and updated annually.
• Two professional references required, including at least one from a manager or formal leadership.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg / Telemetry experience, including experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Interpretation of dysrhythmias
• Accessing ports
• Arterial line management
• Central line care and management
• PICC line management
• Assist with chest tube insertion and removal
• High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) management
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Notes

• Shift assignments are reviewed every 4 weeks but are subject to change based on staffing needs.
• Candidates must be flexible to float within units of similar or lower acuity.
• Prior travel experience is preferred but not mandatory.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized oncology med-surg setting with a focus on telemetry and complex patient care needs.