Oncology | Registered Nurse

Travel Oncology Registered Nurse (RN) – Hematology-Oncology Contract in Columbus, Ohio

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) opportunity in Columbus, Ohio: join an inpatient hematology-oncology team for a 16-week night-shift contract caring for adult and geriatric patients with complex cancer and blood disorders. This on-site travel nursing job offers the opportunity to provide high-acuity care in a collaborative, supportive environment. Columbus is a vibrant city known for its welcoming neighborhoods, extensive parks and trails, diverse dining, and rich arts and cultural scene.

Travel RN Job Details

• Specialty: Medical-Surgical Oncology / Hematology
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,940–$2,040
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Contract Length: 16 weeks
• Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week
• Shift: Nights, approximately 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Setting: Inpatient, on-site hematology-oncology unit
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatric patients
• Scheduling: Weekend coverage varies according to unit needs; floating to other medical-surgical and oncology units may be required

Oncology Travel Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of current acute-care registered nursing experience, including recent medical-surgical experience within the past 12 months
• Hematology-oncology or inpatient oncology nursing experience preferred, but not required
• Valid compact or Ohio Registered Nurse license in hand at the time of submission
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Experience with computerized charting; Epic experience required
• Graduation from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• Strong assessment, telemetry, dysrhythmia interpretation, IV therapy, and clinical prioritization skills
• Oncology Nursing Certification (OCN) preferred

Oncology Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for patients with lymphoma, multiple myeloma, acute and chronic leukemia, sickle cell disease, and other hematologic or oncologic conditions
• Monitor patients receiving chemotherapy, blood transfusions, IV antibiotics, insulin infusions, and heparin infusions according to established protocols
• Recognize and respond promptly to oncologic emergencies, including tumor lysis syndrome and cytokine release syndrome
• Perform ongoing assessments, interpret telemetry rhythms, and escalate changes in patient condition using rapid response resources when appropriate
• Manage central lines, implanted ports, PICC lines, peripheral IVs, feeding tubes, and related equipment
• Initiate IVs, perform phlebotomy, administer blood products, and provide safe line and access care
• Apply infection prevention, isolation, personal protective equipment, and fall-prevention practices with consistency
• Document accurately in Epic and collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to support safe, patient-centered outcomes
• Float to other medical-surgical and oncology units as needed to support continuity of care

Clinical Environment

• Approximately 36-bed inpatient unit with a daily census of about 31 patients
• Typical staffing goal of approximately 1 nurse to 4 patients, with assignments varying based on unit needs
• Interdisciplinary support includes pharmacy, respiratory services, physical therapy, social services, interpretation services, radiology, transportation, unit coordination, and rapid response teams
• Opportunities to care for medically complex patients while strengthening oncology, hematology, telemetry, and acute-care nursing expertise

Apply now for this Columbus, Ohio travel nursing opportunity and join a collaborative inpatient oncology care team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.