Travel Oncology RN - $2,365 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Oncology for a travel nursing job in Columbus, Ohio.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Oncology
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/08/2026
• Duration: 16 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 8, 2026
• Length: 16 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an inpatient Oncology position specializing in acute leukemia and hematology, requiring ONS Chemo Certification and a minimum of 2 years of nursing experience including at least 1 year in hematology oncology.

Details

• Inpatient oncology unit with a focus on acute leukemia and hematology patients
• Primarily cares for newly diagnosed acute leukemia patients, including adults and geriatrics
• High volume of blood product administration, IV antibiotics, and electrolyte management
• Goal staffing ratio of 1:4, with potential for 1:5 based on unit needs
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Weekend scheduling is variable based on unit needs
• No set/blocked scheduling — self-schedule requests are accepted before the schedule is finalized, though preferred shifts are not guaranteed
• If assigned to a rotating day/night contract, shift assignments (days, nights, or a combination) are determined by department needs and reviewed every 4-week scheduling period
• Epic EMR required
• Telemetry monitoring with interpretation of dysrhythmias required

Requirements

• Active OH RN license or compact RN license required
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and ONS/ONCC Chemo Certification
• NIHSS certification preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of overall nursing experience required
• At least 1 year of inpatient hematology oncology experience required
• Med/surg oncology experience required
• Current, active experience in inpatient oncology within the last 12 months required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required (must be from an inpatient unit)
• Proficiency with IV therapy, blood product administration, central line blood draws, PICC line management, and peripheral line care
• Ability to recognize and communicate abnormal lab values
• Nursing degree from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program required
• 2 professional references required — at least 1 must be from a manager, director, or formal leadership role (e.g., supervisor); a Charge RN is acceptable as the second reference; no coworker references accepted

Additional Information

• Heavy focus on infection prevention protocols and patient fall prevention
• Skills in chemotherapy administration, monitoring, and body fluid handling post-chemotherapy are required
• Experience with oncologic emergencies including Acute Tumor Lysis Syndrome (ATLS) and sepsis is expected
• Experience caring for patients with leukemia/blood dyscrasias and lymphoma/non-Hodgkin's lymphoma required; multiple myeloma experience preferred
• Orientation consists of the first week on day shift (Mon–Fri), followed by 36 hours of on-unit orientation with a preceptor
• Ohio state fingerprinting is required and must be completed promptly upon signing a contract — candidates outside Ohio may need to travel to an Ohio fingerprinting location or will be mailed a packet for urgent completion
• RTO must be submitted with your profile and built into the contract, limited to 7 days or less
• Local candidates are accepted
• Former employees of the facility are eligible for a travel assignment after a minimum 6-month separation; current employees of any Ohio State University hospital location are not eligible
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
• Multiple parking permit options are available for purchase through CampusParc, ranging from surface lot access with shuttle service to 24/7 garage access

American Traveler Job ID #P-735222. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg - Oncology

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