RN – Medical Surgical – Telemetry

Specialty: Medical Surgical – Telemetry
Facility: James Cancer Hospital and Research – 460 W 10th Ave Rm 224 Columbus, OH
State License: OH
Certs/Licenses:
Years of Experience:
Shift: Day 3×12-Hour (07:00 – 19:30); Night 3×12-Hour (19:00 – 07:30)
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Description: Specialty: Med Surg TeleFacility: James Cancer Hospital and ResearchState License: OHCerts/Licenses: Years of Experience: Shift: Day 3×12-Hour (07:00 – 19:30); Night 3×12-Hour (19:00 – 07:30)Guaranteed Hours: Description: 1st Timer/13- 16 WKS/10J M/S Tele -12HR D/N ROTATING – AO If you accept a 12D/N rotating contract, you may be scheduled for days, nights, or a combination of both, depending on the department s needs. Shift assignments are reviewed every 4-week scheduling period, but changes are not guaranteed and are based on staffing priorities at that time.Position Overview: We are seeking a skilled and experienced Oncology Nurse to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive care to adult and geriatric patients diagnosed with various cancers, including endometrial, bladder, renal, ovarian, and cervical cancers. Our unit specializes in providing treatments such as chemotherapy, clinical trials, brachytherapy, and CBI, with a heavy focus on infection prevention protocols and patient falls management.Key Responsibilities: Provide direct patient care to adult and geriatric patients with cancer diagnoses, ensuring their physical and emotional well-being. Administer chemotherapy treatments and monitor patients for adverse reactions. Participate in clinical trials and assist in data collection and documentation. Perform specialized procedures such as brachytherapy and neobladder care. Implement infection prevention protocols and ensure a safe environment for patients. Monitor telemetry readings, interpret dysrhythmias, and respond appropriately to changes in patient conditions. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and utilize rapid response teams as needed. Perform feeding tube care and management, including IV therapy, blood product administration, and central line maintenance. Utilize computerized charting systems, specifically EPIC, to accurately document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes.Qualifications: Registered Nurse (RN) with a minimum of 2 years of experience in Med Surg/Tele nursing. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Proficiency in medical-surgical and telemetry nursing, with the ability to interpret dysrhythmias and provide appropriate interventions. Experience in oncology-specific procedures such as chemotherapy administration and brachytherapy. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams. Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development. Preferred certification in Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Chemotherapy.Work Schedule: Staffing ratios aim for 1:4, but may be adjusted to 1:5 based on unit needs. Weekends are variable based on unit needs. No set or blocked scheduling; self-schedule requests are accommodated to ensure a balance of preferences while meeting unit requirements. The first week of orientation is Monday to Friday dayshift. The second week consists of 36 hours of on-unit orientation with a preceptor. Modified Time:1/12/2026 12:00:00 AM Account Manager: Ashley Schendel Account Manager Email: Ashley.Schendel@ayahealthcare.com COVID-19 Vaccine: Not Required Flu Vaccine: Required – Medical Exemptions Only Submittals:Low Job Requirements & Qualifications Previous Charge Experience : – Years of Experience : 2 Patient Ratio Experience : Charting System Experience : Required Charting System Name : Epic Community Hospital Experience : – LTAC Experience : – Trauma Level I Experience : – Trauma Level II Experience : – Travel Experience Required : – Certifications : BLSSkills : Chemotherapy Administration*, Interpretation of dysrhythmias, Management of dysrhythmias, Monitoring Chemotherapy*, MS/Tele, PCA*, Telemetry, Tracheostomy care/management, Administer Chemo, drain management*, Screen missing requirements Unit Details Staffing & Scheduling Scheduling Type : self Patient Ratios Days : – Patient Ratios Nights : – Patient Ratios Weekends : – Float Required : to other MedSurg Oncology units Call Required : – Weekend Coverage : – Number of Weekend Shifts Per Contract : variable based on unit needs Pre-Approved Time Off : one Orientation Hours : 72 Facility & Patient Care Details Patient Age Groups : Adults, Geriatrics Daily Census : 36 Number of Visits Per Day : – Number of Rooms : 36 Number of Beds : 36 Additional Unit Information Interdisciplinary Support : Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Interpretation Services, Radiology, Social Services, Rapid Response Teams, Pharmacy, Transportation, Unit Secretary Patient Diagnoses : Endometrial cancerBladder cancerRenal cancerOvarian cancerCervical cancerHysterectomyCystectomy Special Procedures/Unit Details : ChemotherapyClinical trialsBrachytherapy CBINeobladder-Heavy focus on infection prevention protocols and patient falls Special Equipment : EpiduralsPCA pumps NG tubesFoley catheters #Tier4 Travel Compliance There is a strict compliance deadline of Tuesday prior to start no exceptions. Please screen for any candidate vacation time taking place immediately after booking as this will likely cause a push due to fingerprinting delays. Please only submit to one location. The AM team will find the best fit for the clinician. PLEASE NOTE: ALL CANDIDATES MUST BE MADE AWARE OF THE URGENCY OF THE OHIO FINGERPRINTING PROCESS. Candidate must complete fingerprints as soon as they sign contract. TRAVELERS WHO ARE UNRESPONSIVE OR UNCOOPERATIVE WITH CREDENTIALING ARE AT RISK OF PUSH/CANCEL. All candidates who are currently outside the state of Ohio but within driving distance will be required to drive to a fingerprinting location in Ohio as soon as possible after booking. Travelers who are extreme distances from Ohio will be mailed a fingerprinting packet, which is to be completed urgently upon receipt. Detailed instructions will be sent to the candidate by the Credentialing team. RTO required with submission, must be built into contract Locals are accepted at the same rate Reference Requirements: 2 professional references are required. At least 1 reference must be from a manager/director or someone in a formal leadership capacity (e.g., a supervisor). Charge RN acceptable for 2nd reference. No coworker references accepted. Former employees are eligible for a travel assignment once they have been away from the facility for 6 months or more Current employees are ineligible to be hired as a traveler at any Ohio State University hospital location RNs- must have valid compact or state license in hand at time of submission. MRI techs – submittals without OH license are acceptable. Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program. Submittal Details: #Tier4 Travel ComplianceThere is a strict compliance deadline of Tuesday prior to start no exceptions. Please screen for any candidate vacation time taking place immediately after booking as this will likely cause a push due to fingerprinting delays.Please only submit to one location. The AM team will find the best fit for the clinician.PLEASE NOTE: ALL CANDIDATES MUST BE MADE AWARE OF THE URGENCY OF THE OHIO FINGERPRINTING PROCESS. Candidate must complete fingerprints as soon as they sign contract. TRAVELERS WHO ARE UNRESPONSIVE OR UNCOOPERATIVE WITH CREDENTIALING ARE AT RISK OF PUSH/CANCEL.All candidates who are currently outside the state of Ohio but within driving distance will be required to drive to a fingerprinting location in Ohio as soon as possible after booking. Travelers who are extreme distances from Ohio will be mailed a fingerprinting packet, which is to be completed urgently upon receipt. Detailed instructions will be sent to the candidate by the Credentialing team.RTO required with submission, must be built into contractLocals are accepted at the same rateReference Requirements: 2 professional references are ;required. At least 1 reference must be from a manager/director or someone in a formal leadership capacity (e.g., a supervisor). Charge RN acceptable for 2nd reference. No coworker references accepted.Former employees are eligible for a travel assignment once they have been away from the facility for 6 months or moreCurrent employees are ineligible to be hired as a traveler at any Ohio State University hospital locationRNs- must have valid compact or state license in hand at time of submission.MRI techs – submittals without OH license are acceptable.Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program. Auto Offer: Yes