Progressive Care RN – Acute Leukemia & Hematology
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Acute Leukemia and Hematology

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

Job Description

• Provide nursing care primarily for newly diagnosed adult and geriatric acute leukemia patients.
• Work 12-hour day/night or 12-hour night shifts with rotating schedule based on unit needs.
• Staffing ratios goal: 1:4, can be 1:5.
• Schedule is self-scheduled with no set/blocked scheduling; requests accommodated before finalizing.
• Orientation includes one week of Monday-Friday day shifts and a second week with 36 hours of on-unit preceptor orientation.
• Shift assignments reviewed every 4 weeks; changes based on staffing priorities.
• Special focus on infection prevention protocols and patient falls prevention.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio.
• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, with at least some experience within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Certifications:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) issued by the American Heart Association.
• Skills and clinical competencies:

  • Interpretation of dysrhythmias.
  • Feeding tube care and management.
  • PICC line management.

Patient Population

• Adults and geriatrics with acute leukemia and hematology diagnoses.

Additional Requirements

• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, fingerprinting (BCI & FBI), and education accreditation verification.
• Physical exam documentation within one year of start.
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Tdap vaccine (adult dose)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within one year
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titers
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B titer or vaccine series (declination acceptable)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season
  • Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start
• Competency exams including medication/pharmacology and dysrhythmia/EKG competency within 1 year of start.
• Two professional references required, including at least one from a manager or formal leadership.

Orientation & Scheduling

• Orientation: 1 week of day shifts (Mon-Fri), followed by 36 hours on-unit with preceptor.
• Schedule: Rotating 12-hour shifts (days/nights), self-scheduling with flexibility.
• Weekend shifts variable based on unit needs.

Notes

• No chemotherapy certification required.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• Heavy emphasis on infection prevention and patient safety.
• Must comply with all facility-specific policies including dress code, hand hygiene, and compliance training.

This position is ideal for experienced RNs seeking a travel contract in hematology/oncology nursing with a focus on acute leukemia care.