Med Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital

Registered Nurse - Medical-Surgical/Telemetry

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

Job Summary

• Work in a secure corrections health unit environment.
• Float between various Oncology Medical-Surgical (MS) and Progressive Care Unit (PCU) telemetry units.
• Shifts may include days, nights, or a rotating schedule.
• Oncology experience preferred but not required.
• EPIC charting experience is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care on Oncology MS and PCU Telemetry units.
• Ensure staff safety in a locked corrections unit with controlled access.
• Manage patient care for oncology and non-oncology diagnoses including solid tumors, hematology, surgical procedures, COPD, sepsis, pneumonia, and abnormal labs.
• Interpret and manage dysrhythmias and telemetry monitoring.
• Administer IV insulin protocols, feeding tube care, hemodialysis management, blood product administration, and central/peripheral line care.
• Manage respiratory support including CPAP/BIPAP, high flow nasal cannula, oxygen therapy, ABG interpretation, and tracheostomy care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including pharmacy, physical therapy, radiology, respiratory services, social services, and rapid response teams.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio.
• Minimum of 1 year of Medical-Surgical/Telemetry nursing experience, with 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).
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system.

Experience

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Medical-Surgical/Telemetry)
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; oncology experience preferred but not required.
• Prior travel experience: Not required.

Work Environment

• Locked corrections unit with access controlled by corrections officers.
• Nurse to patient ratio: 1:3 in PCU, 1:4-5 in MS.
• Corrections officer to inmate ratio: 1:2.
• Shifts include day, night, or rotating schedules with weekend shifts varying by unit needs.

Certifications & Compliance Requirements

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (annual renewal required)
• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, FBI and BCI fingerprinting
• Education accreditation verification
• Drug screening (10-panel) within 3 months of start
• Immunizations and health documents including:

  • Physical exam within 1 year
  • 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
• Annual review and acknowledgment of dress code, hand hygiene, ethics, and compliance policies
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate (updated annually)

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be prepared to work in a corrections environment with strict security protocols.
• Shift assignments are reviewed every 4 weeks but are subject to change based on staffing needs.
• Candidates must provide 2 professional references, including at least one from a manager or formal leadership.
• Orientation and unit-specific competency exams are required.
• Fingerprinting must be completed using specific state codes and within 1 year of start date.
• Pending background check attestation required if fingerprint results are not finalized before start.

This position offers a unique opportunity to provide specialized nursing care in a secure corrections setting with a focus on oncology and telemetry patient populations.