Oncology Bone Marrow Transplant RN
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Oncology (Travel/Contract)

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Contract Length: 16 weeks (approximately 4 months)
Specialty: Registered Nurse - Oncology / Medical-Surgical / Telemetry

Job Description

• Work in a Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) unit (14 & 15W James) specializing in Oncology and mixed acuity PCU and MS units.
• Patient diagnoses include:

  • Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)
  • Acute Myeloid Leukemia (Adult)
  • Amyloidosis
  • Aplastic Anemia
  • Chronic Leukemia (CLL, Myeloid)
  • Hodgkin's Lymphoma
  • Multiple Myeloma
  • Myelodysplastic Syndrome
  • Myeloproliferative Disorders
  • Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
• Special procedures include:

  • Autologous, Syngeneic, and Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplants
  • CAR-T Therapy

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of Medical-Surgical (MS) and Oncology experience (higher experience requirement confirmed).
• Hematology-Oncology experience is strongly preferred.
• Chemotherapy certification is not required.

Certifications Required

• Basic Life Support (BLS) (AHA Instructor/Provider or RQI acceptable)

Preferred Certifications

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Chemotherapy Certification
• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN)

Skills Required

• Medical-Surgical/Telemetry nursing skills
• Telemetry monitoring and interpretation of dysrhythmias
• Use of Rapid Response Teams
• Feeding tube care and management
• Blood product administration
• Central line blood draws
• Peripheral line care/management
• PICC line management
• Nasal cannula oxygen administration

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including FBI and BCI fingerprinting.
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG monitoring.
• Education accreditation verification from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, NLN CNEA, or CASN).
• State license verification within 30 days of start.
• NURSYS verification for RNs.
• Completion of a medication/pharmacology competency exam prior to start.
• Unit-specific competency exams including Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (required annually).
• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and freedom from contagious disease.
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (no pending drug screens allowed).
• Immunization and health document requirements including:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (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 titers
  • Hepatitis B titer or vaccine series (declination acceptable)
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer (medical exemptions reviewed)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or declination (mask required if declined during flu season)
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required prior to start and annually.
• Annual review and acknowledgment of ethics, compliance, dress code, and hand hygiene policies.

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• Candidates using a compact license from states other than Ohio must complete a Residency Declaration Form.
• Fingerprinting must be completed using specific Ohio codes and within 1 year of start; new fingerprinting required if there is a break in service over 90 days.
• Two professional references required, including at least one from a manager or formal leadership.
• Employment application and skills checklist required prior to start.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized oncology transplant unit with a diverse patient population and advanced treatment modalities. Candidates should be prepared for a rigorous credentialing and compliance process.