Job Opportunity – Medical-Surgical Oncology Registered Nurse – Ohio
Start Date: October 19, 2026
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Compensation: Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits package – details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 12-hour rotating day/night shifts with flexible scheduling reviewed every 4-week period based on department needs. Weekend shifts vary based on unit requirements. Float to units of equivalent or lower acuity as needed.
Highlights:
- Mixed acuity Progressive Care Unit and Medical-Surgical Telemetry unit with approximately 48 beds caring for medical oncology patients
- High acuity patient population with variety of diagnoses from solid tumors to blood cancers
- Oncology experience preferred but NOT required – 2 years inpatient nursing experience required
- Professional development opportunity including optional 2-day chemotherapy training course
- Epic charting system with GE telemetry monitoring, Alaris pumps, and standard critical care equipment
- Target nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4-5, varying based on unit needs and acuity
- 72 hours of orientation with comprehensive interdisciplinary support including pharmacy, respiratory services, rapid response teams, and interpretation services
Requirements:
- Active RN license (Compact or Ohio state license)
- Minimum 2 years of current inpatient acute care nursing experience within the last 12 months
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required; ACLS preferred
- Epic charting experience required
- Medical-Surgical and Telemetry experience required
- Proficiency with central line management, IV therapy, telemetry monitoring, and blood product administration
- Nursing degree from ACEN or CCNE accredited program
- 2 professional references required, including at least one from a manager or formal supervisor
- Flu vaccination required (medical exemptions only)
- Previous travel nursing experience preferred
- Completion of Ohio fingerprinting process required upon contract signing
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This position offers the chance to work with a high-acuity oncology patient population while expanding your clinical skills in a supportive environment that emphasizes professional development. With comprehensive interdisciplinary support, robust infection prevention and patient safety protocols, and opportunities for specialized training in chemotherapy administration, you'll make a meaningful impact on patients facing complex oncological conditions. The unit focuses strongly on evidence-based care with emphasis on infection prevention and fall prevention protocols, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.