Oncology ICC/ER Registered Nurse
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Oncology ICC / Emergency Room

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

Job Summary

This position is for a Registered Nurse with experience in Oncology ICC (Intermediate Care Center) and Emergency Room (ER) settings. The role requires floating between the ICC and ED units as needed.

Unit Details

• ICC serves patients with hematology, oncology, and sickle cell conditions.
• Patients range from urgent to non-urgent but are generally more stable than typical ER patients.
• The unit is smaller, fostering strong staff relationships and a supportive environment.
• Nurses will develop diverse skills and build relationships with patients in a less acute setting.

Common Patient Diagnoses

• Sickle Cell Crisis
• Fever
• Abdominal Pain
• Uncontrolled Pain
• Anemia
• Nausea, Vomiting, Dehydration

Required Qualifications

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience within the last year.
• Oncology nursing experience.
• Emergency Department (ED) nursing experience.
• At least 1 year of prior travel nursing experience.

Education

• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Certifications & Licensure

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio.

Skills & Competencies

• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system.

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including FBI and BCI fingerprinting.
• Education accreditation verification from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA).
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG monitoring.
• 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 documentation required:

  • Tdap vaccine (adult dose after age 11/12)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
  • TB questionnaire
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B titer or vaccine series (declination acceptable)
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer (medical exemptions reviewed)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31)
• Annual review and acknowledgment of dress code, hand hygiene, ethics, and compliance policies.
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually.

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references required; at least one must be from a manager or formal leadership.
• Employment application and skills checklist required.
• Orientation Safety Manual acknowledgment required annually.

Summary

This travel Registered Nurse position in Columbus, Ohio, requires ER experience, prior travel nursing experience, and specific certifications including BCLS, ACLS, and NIHSS. The role involves working in a specialized oncology ICC unit with some ER duties, requiring flexibility and strong clinical skills. Compliance with extensive background checks, health screenings, and competency exams is mandatory.

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