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

Registered Nurse – Med Surg Oncology / Telemetry Unit (Travel/Contract)

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Unit & Patient Population

• Mixed acuity Progressive Care Unit (PCU) and Medical-Surgical Telemetry unit
• Approximately 48 beds total (24 PCU + 24 MS Telemetry)
• Patient diagnoses include a variety of solid tumors and some blood cancers
• High acuity patient population
• Pediatric patients are very rare on this unit; pediatric experience is not required
• Heavy focus on infection prevention protocols and patient fall prevention

Schedule

• 12-hour shifts, rotating days and nights (Day: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM; Night: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Typically 3 shifts per week (36 hours/week)
• Shift assignments reviewed every 4 weeks but may change based on staffing needs
• Weekend shifts are variable

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio
• Minimum 1 year of telemetry experience, with telemetry experience within the last year required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience in an inpatient nursing setting

Skills & Competencies

• Competency exams required prior to start, including:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam
  • Unit-specific competency exam
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (required within 1 year of start)
• Chemotherapy competence is not required; optional 2-day chemo course available for professional development

Equipment & Technology Used

• GE B450 telemetry monitors
• Bladder scanner
• Alaris infusion pumps
• Continuous bladder irrigation
• Patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pumps

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including FBI and BCI fingerprinting (Ohio-specific code 3701.881)
• Education verification from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA) required
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug test within 3 months of start (no pending tests allowed)
• Annual compliance requirements include:

  • Orientation safety manual acknowledgment
  • Fraud, waste, and abuse training certificate
  • Background check monitoring (monthly for some candidates)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease
• Immunizations and health documentation required:

  • 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 (10/1–3/31)
• Fit mask testing required annually for inpatient/patient-facing roles (valid for entire assignment)

Documentation & History

• Two professional references required; at least one must be from a manager or formal leadership
• Employment application required, including education details
• Skills checklist required

Additional Information

• Staffing ratios aim for 1:4-5 but may vary based on unit needs
• Opportunities for professional growth and development available
• Flexible scheduling with self-schedule requests
• Comprehensive benefits package offered

Note: Parking permits are available for agency staff but details are not included here.