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

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Specialty: Registered Nurse
Unit: Surgical ICU / Oncology (12-hour night shifts)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Experience & Skills Required

• Minimum 2 years ICU experience
• EPIC electronic health record experience required
• Oncology experience preferred but not mandatory

Certifications Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Certification

Patient Population

• Adults

Common Patient Diagnoses

• Hemorrhagic shock
• Hypovolemic shock
• Sepsis and septic shock
• Pneumonia
• ARDS (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome)
• Craniotomy
• Ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke
• Intracranial hypertension
• Delirium

Special Procedures / Unit Details

• External Ventricular Drain management
• ICP (Intracranial Pressure) monitoring
• Massive Transfusion Protocol
• Mechanical Ventilation
• Heated High Flow oxygen therapy
• BiPAP and CPAP
• Tracheostomy management
• Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
• Vasopressor titration

Additional Requirements & Information

Background Checks

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting required prior to start
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG monitoring
• Education accreditation verification required (accredited nursing programs only)
• Pending background check attestation allowed if fingerprint results are pending

Competency Exams

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required prior to start
• Unit-specific competency exam required
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required within 1 year of start and updated annually

Health Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and no contagious disease
• Immunizations/vaccinations required:

  • Tdap (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (declination acceptable)
  • Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer (medical exemption possible)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (amphetamines, benzodiazepines, THC, cocaine, opiates, etc.)

Documentation & Compliance

• Employment application and skills checklist required
• Two professional references required (at least one from a manager or formal leader)
• Annual review and acknowledgement of dress code, hand hygiene, ethics, and compliance policies
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually

Notes

• First-time travelers are not accepted for this position
• Candidates must be licensed in Ohio or have a compact license with residency declaration
• Fingerprinting must be completed using specific Ohio codes and within 1 year of start date
• Facility uses EPIC system exclusively
• Candidates can renew ACLS and BLS certifications onsite if needed

This position is ideal for experienced ICU nurses with strong critical care skills, especially those comfortable with oncology patients and advanced ICU procedures.