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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (MS/Tele) - Oncology Unit

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Job Summary

• Work in a medical oncology unit caring for adult and geriatric patients with solid tumor cancers (breast, lung, prostate, pancreatic, colon, esophageal cancers, and patients receiving antineoplastic chemotherapy).
• Staffing ratios goal: 1:4 (can be 1:5).
• Variable weekends based on unit needs.
• No set/blocked scheduling; rotating 12-hour day/night shifts with schedule reassessed every 4 weeks.
• Floating to other MedSurg Oncology units required.
• Orientation: 1 week Mon-Fri dayshift + 36 hours on-unit orientation with preceptor.

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required.
• Oncology experience preferred but not required.
• Prior travel experience is preferred, but not mandatory.

Patient Population

• Adults and geriatrics.

Common Diagnoses

• Breast Cancer
• Lung Cancer
• Prostate Cancer
• Pancreatic Cancer
• Colon Cancer
• Esophageal Cancer
• Patients undergoing chemotherapy

Skills & Competencies

• Telemetry interpretation and monitoring required.
• Computerized charting experience with EPIC.

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only (Instructor/Provider and RQI acceptable).
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam within 1 year of start and updated annually.
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam prior to start.
• Unit-specific competency exams required.

Certifications Preferred

• ONS Chemo certification preferred.

Licensure

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for Ohio required.

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check including FBI and BCI fingerprinting required prior to start.
• Education accreditation verification from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, NLN CNEA, or CASN).
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG monitoring.
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (includes amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cannabinoids, cocaine, methadone, methaqualone, opiates, PCP, propoxyphene).
• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease.
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tdap (adult dose after age 11/12)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
  • TB questionnaire
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer (medical exemptions reviewed)
  • Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (declination acceptable)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31)
• COVID vaccination not required but strongly recommended.

Additional Requirements

• 2 professional references required (at least one from a manager/director or formal leadership).
• Employment application and skills checklist required.
• Annual acknowledgment of orientation safety manual, dress code, hand hygiene, ethics, and compliance policies.
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually.

Work Environment & Scheduling

• Rotating 12-hour day/night shifts.
• Self-scheduling requests accepted but final schedule balanced by department.
• Heavy focus on infection prevention and patient fall protocols.
• Patients may have medical-surgical issues in addition to oncology care.

This position is ideal for RNs with solid med-surg or telemetry experience who are interested in oncology and comfortable with rotating shifts and floating within oncology units. Prior oncology experience and travel experience are preferred but not mandatory.