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

Registered Nurse - Med Surg Oncology (Travel/Contract)

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Job Overview

• 12-hour day/night rotating shifts (may include days, nights, or combination based on staffing needs)
• Shift assignments reviewed every 4 weeks; changes not guaranteed
• Patient population primarily includes:

  • Patients requiring continuous cardiac monitoring related to chemotherapy
  • Soft tissue malignancy patients receiving diagnostics, chemotherapy, and symptom management
  • Symptom management related to disease progression or treatment
  • Management of comorbidities
• Strong emphasis on infection prevention protocols and fall prevention
• Patient ratio: 1:4
• Required to float to units of equivalent or lower acuity

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of Registered Nurse experience
• Telemetry experience totaling at least 2 years, including experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system
• Skills and competencies:

  • Arterial line management
  • Blood product administration
  • Central line care and management
  • PICC line management
  • IV starts
  • Assisting with chest tube insertion and removal
  • High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) management
  • Interpretation of arterial blood gases (ABGs)

Equipment Used

• B450 monitors with GE telemetry system
• Bladder scanner
• Alaris infusion pumps
• Stryker beds

Certifications & Exams

• Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA provider or instructor accepted
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required prior to start
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required within 1 year of start (with remediation process if failed)

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year confirming good health and free of contagious disease
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year (or TB questionnaire annually)
• Adult Tdap vaccination required (no exemptions if working with infants or pregnant patients)
• 2 MMR vaccines or positive titers for Rubeola, Mumps, and Rubella (boosters required if low titer)
• Varicella immunity via 2 vaccines or positive titer (medical exemptions require documentation)
• Hepatitis B immunity via titer or 3-vaccine series (declination acceptable)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (new travelers cannot start with pending results)
• Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (mask required if declining)
• Fit mask test required annually for inpatient/patient-facing roles (valid for entire assignment length)

Background & Credentialing

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including FBI and BCI fingerprinting (Ohio-specific code required)
• Education verification from accredited nursing programs (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA)
• License verification within 30 days of start (RN license for Ohio)
• 2 professional references required (at least one from a manager or formal leadership)
• Employment application and skills checklist required

Additional Notes

• Floating to other units may be required
• Parking permits available for agency staff (costs vary; details provided separately)
• Orientation and compliance documents must be reviewed and signed annually
• Fraud, waste, and abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually

Shift Details

• 12-hour shifts, 3 shifts per week (36 hours/week)
• Day shift: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM

This position is ideal for RNs with oncology or med-surg experience who are comfortable with telemetry monitoring and complex line management, and who have experience or interest in travel nursing assignments.