Oncology Registered Nurse
Cleveland, Ohio
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

Registered Nurse (RN) - Oncology

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• 12-hour day and night shifts
• Care for a complex medical oncology patient population
• Step-down unit experience highly preferred
• Must be expert in chemotherapy administration and monitoring side effects
• High level of respiratory care skills required, including management of tracheostomies, chest tubes, Airvo, CPAP/BiPAP
• Ability to interpret cardiac arrhythmias and perform ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) required
• Skilled in identifying rapidly changing patient conditions and multitasking in critical situations
• Experience with end-of-life care and hospice

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 1 year of oncology nursing experience within the last year
• UHS ONC certification
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification
• Ability to interpret cardiac arrhythmias
• Chemotherapy administration experience
• Experience with end-of-life care and hospice
• High level respiratory care skills, including management of tracheostomies, chest tubes, Airvo, CPAP/BiPAP

Health and Safety Requirements

• COVID-19 vaccine preferred but not required; medical or religious exemptions accepted
• MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, and Tdap vaccinations or titers required with specific booster protocols if titers are low
• Annual 2-step PPD or IGRA TB test with negative results required; if positive, clear chest X-ray and current TB questionnaire needed
• Fit test for N95 respirators completed within 1 year prior to start and updated annually
• Influenza vaccine required during flu season (October-March) or must comply with masking and declination protocols
• Physical exam within one year prior to start confirming ability to work without restrictions

Background and Compliance

• Criminal background check within 6 months including social security trace, county searches, national sex offender registry, and OIG exclusion check
• Ohio fingerprinting and FBI background checks required depending on residency duration in Ohio
• Employment verification for the past 5 years through third-party verification
• Education verification through third-party; international education requires equivalency documentation
• Drug screen within 60 days prior to start (10-panel, lab report required; instant screens not accepted)
• Completion of safety and compliance training modules prior to clearance, with annual renewal
• Submission packet required including resume, professional references (within last 2 years), job application, and employment history form

Documentation and Testing

• Skills checklist specific to clinical oncology nursing completed within 1 year prior to start (one-time requirement)
• Competency exam with minimum 80% score within 1 year prior to start (one-time requirement)
• Core competencies including HIPAA, Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals, OSHA topics completed within 1 year prior to start (one-time requirement)
• Badge photo (headshot, shoulders up, plain background) required

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Must be able to multitask and manage critical patient care situations effectively
• This role involves working with a high-acuity oncology population requiring specialized nursing skills and certifications

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