- Specialty
- Oncology
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Days
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 16 weeks
- Start
- 11/18/2026
Job description
KTI Health is seeking a travel nurse RN Oncology for a travel nursing job in Columbus, Ohio.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Oncology
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/18/2026
- Duration: 16 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Hiring: Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Oncology/Chemo Certified
Facility: James Cancer Hospital and Research Center – Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Location: 460 W 10th Ave, Columbus, OH 43210
Job ID: 3431514
Start Date: November 30, 2026
Contract Duration: 16 Weeks
Shift: Night Shift | 3×12 Hours | 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
Open Positions: 1
Weekly Schedule: 36 hours per week
Patient Ratio: Goal 1:4; may be 1:5
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Travel Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Oncology and Chemotherapy to work on the Acute Leukemia and Hematology unit at James Cancer Hospital. The nurse will provide specialized care to adult and geriatric patients, primarily those newly diagnosed with acute leukemia.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of overall nursing experience.
- At least 1 year of inpatient Hematology/Oncology experience.
- Current, consistent acute-care experience in the applying specialty within the last 12 months.
- Previous experience caring for patients with Leukemia/Blood Dyscrasias is mandatory.
- Medical-Surgical Oncology experience.
- Previous inpatient travel nursing experience required; first-time travelers are not accepted.
- Experience with EPIC electronic health records.
- Active RN license and required certifications.
Required Certifications
- BLS
- ACLS
- ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Certification
Preferred Certification: NIHSS
Required Clinical Skills
- Inpatient Oncology and Medical-Surgical/Telemetry nursing.
- Chemotherapy administration, monitoring, and post-chemotherapy body fluid handling.
- Care of patients with acute leukemia and blood dyscrasias.
- Blood and blood product administration.
- Central line care, central line blood draws, implanted ports, and PICC line management.
- IV therapy, infusions, and phlebotomy.
- Recognition of abnormal laboratory values and oncologic emergencies.
- Management of IV antibiotics, electrolytes, and infection prevention.
- Telemetry monitoring and interpretation of dysrhythmias.
- Sepsis recognition and rapid response team utilization.
- Patient safety and fall prevention.
Unit Information
- Unit: 15 East – Acute Leukemia and Hematology
- Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
- Bed Capacity: 24
- Daily Census: Approximately 22
- Primary Patient Population: Newly diagnosed acute leukemia patients
- Float Requirement: May float to other Medical-Surgical Oncology units.
- Weekend Schedule: Variable based on unit needs.
- Orientation: 72 hours listed in unit details; confirm final orientation arrangements with the recruiter.
Additional Information
- Strong emphasis on infection prevention and fall prevention.
- Flu vaccination is required; medical exemptions only.
- COVID-19 vaccination is not required under current facility guidelines.
- Parking permits are available through CampusParc at additional cost.
Important Screening Criteria: Candidates must have current acute-care
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