Registered Nurse Oncology

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Oncology (Hematology/Oncology Med-Surg Unit)

Location

Columbus, OH

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days or Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts | Day Shift: 7:00–19:30 | Night Shift: 19:00–7:30

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care for individuals diagnosed with hematologic and oncologic conditions including lymphoma, multiple myeloma, acute and chronic leukemias, sickle cell disease, and other hematology/oncology diagnoses
• Administer chemotherapy, blood transfusions, IV antibiotics, insulin drips, and heparin drips in accordance with unit protocols
• Monitor and interpret telemetry and dysrhythmias; utilize Rapid Response Teams as clinically indicated
• Manage central lines, PICC lines, peripheral IVs, and perform phlebotomy including central line blood draws
• Recognize and respond to oncologic emergencies such as tumor lysis syndrome and cytokine release syndrome
• Maintain strict infection prevention protocols and implement patient fall prevention measures; float to other Med/Surg and Oncology units as needed

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license (compact or Ohio state license) required at time of submission
• Nursing degree from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• Minimum of one year of Med/Surg experience required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Proficiency with telemetry monitoring, IV therapy, blood product administration, and feeding tube care and management
• Experience with computerized charting; EPIC proficiency required

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Hematology/Oncology nursing experience strongly preferred
• Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) certification preferred
• Familiarity with oncologic emergency management including tumor lysis syndrome and cytokine release syndrome

Why Join Us

• Work in a specialized Hematology/Oncology Med-Surg unit with a goal staffing ratio of 1:4, providing a supportive environment for high-quality patient care
• Structured orientation program including initial classroom-style onboarding followed by dedicated on-unit orientation with a preceptor