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

Job Opportunity: Oncology Chemo Certified Registered Nurse

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

Job Description

• Work in a Hematology Oncology Med Surg Unit with rotating day/night shifts (12-hour shifts).
• Staffing ratios goal: 1:4 (can be 1:5).
• Weekend shifts vary based on unit needs; no set/blocked scheduling.
• Self-scheduling requests are submitted and balanced by management.
• Orientation:

  • Week 1: Monday-Friday day shift orientation.
  • Week 2: 36 hours on-unit orientation with a preceptor.
• Floating to other Med/Surg and Oncology units as needed.
• Shift assignments reviewed every 4 weeks; changes based on staffing priorities.

Patient Diagnoses

• Lymphoma
• Multiple Myeloma
• Acute and Chronic Leukemias
• Sickle Cell Disease
• Other non-hematologic cancers and benign hematology conditions

Special Procedures / Unit Details

• Chemotherapy administration
• Blood transfusions
• IV antibiotics
• Management of oncologic emergencies (tumor lysis syndrome, cytokine release syndrome)
• Insulin and heparin drips
• Strong focus on infection prevention and patient fall prevention

Required Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Certification

Required Skills and Competencies

• Medical-Surgical and Telemetry nursing experience
• Telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation
• Use of Rapid Response Teams
• Feeding tube care and management
• IV therapy and phlebotomy skills including:

  • Blood product administration
  • Central line blood draws
  • Peripheral line and PICC line care/management
  • Starting IVs
• Experience with computerized charting systems (EPIC preferred)

Required Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license valid in Ohio
• Minimum years of specialty experience: Not explicitly stated; assume at least 1 year oncology or med-surg experience recommended
• Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) certification required
• Prior travel experience: Not required (no mention of prior travel experience requirement)

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check including FBI and BCI fingerprinting (must be current within 1 year of start)
• Education accreditation verification from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA)
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug test within 3 months of start
• Employment application and skills checklist required
• Two professional references required (at least one from a manager or formal leadership)
• Various facility-specific compliance forms and training (e.g., fraud, waste, and abuse training)

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination (adult dose after age 11/12)
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year (or TB questionnaire)
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
• Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (declination acceptable)
• Varicella vaccination or positive titer (medical exemptions require documentation)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31)
• COVID-19 vaccination not required but strongly recommended

Orientation and Competency Exams

• Unit-specific competency exams required prior to start
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required within 1 year of start and updated annually (minimum passing score 76%)
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam required

Additional Notes

• Floating to other units may be required.
• Shift flexibility is important due to rotating day/night schedule.
• Strong emphasis on infection control and patient safety protocols.

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with oncology and med-surg experience who holds ONS certification and is comfortable working in a fast-paced, specialized hematology oncology environment with rotating shifts.