Registered Nurse, MedSurg Telemetry Oncology
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital

Registered Nurse - Medical Oncology (Travel/Contract)

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

Job Overview

• Rotating 12-hour day/night shifts (12D/N), schedule assessed every 4 weeks
• Orientation:

  • Week 1: Monday-Friday day shift orientation
  • Week 2: 36 hours on-unit orientation with preceptor
• Staffing ratios goal: 1:4 (can be 1:5)
• Variable weekends based on unit needs
• Self-scheduling requests allowed before final schedule posting
• Floating required to other MedSurg Oncology units

Patient Population

• Adults and Geriatrics
• Common diagnoses include:

  • Breast, Lung, Prostate, Pancreatic, Colon, Esophageal Cancers
  • Patients receiving antineoplastic chemotherapy
• Unit cares for all solid tumor cancers from diagnosis through treatment and end-of-life care
• Focus on infection prevention and patient fall prevention
• Patients may have medical-surgical issues

Required Experience & Skills

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• Minimum 2 years of telemetry experience, including telemetry interpretation, with telemetry experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Experience with EPIC electronic charting system
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)

Preferred Certifications

• ONS Chemotherapy Certification (preferred)

Computer Systems

• EPIC electronic charting system

Required Background & Compliance Checks

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including FBI and BCI fingerprinting
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG monitoring
• Education accreditation verification from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA)
• Ohio BCI & FBI fingerprinting required within 1 year of start, with specific fingerprinting code
• Pending background check attestation required if fingerprint results are pending

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, documenting good health and free of contagious disease
• Immunizations/vaccinations required:

  • Tdap (adult dose)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
  • TB questionnaire in lieu of annual TB test
  • 2 MMR vaccines or positive titers for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella
  • Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (declination acceptable)
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer (medical exemption allowed with documentation)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31)
• COVID vaccination not required but strongly recommended

Drug Testing

• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (no pending tests allowed)

Competency & Testing Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam prior to start
• Unit-specific competency exam required
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required within 1 year of start and updated annually (with remediation process if failed)

References & Documentation

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

Additional Notes

• No set/blocked scheduling as permanent staff have
• Floating to other MedSurg Oncology units expected
• Heavy emphasis on infection prevention and patient safety
• Orientation includes both classroom and hands-on preceptor time

This position is ideal for experienced RNs interested in oncology nursing with flexibility in scheduling and a supportive orientation process. Prior travel experience is preferred but not mandatory.