Oncology | Registered Nurse

Travel Oncology Registered Nurse (RN) – Inpatient Hematology/Oncology in Columbus, Ohio

Join a specialized inpatient hematology/oncology nursing team in Columbus, Ohio, as a travel oncology RN caring for adult and geriatric patients with complex cancer and blood disorders. This 16-week travel nursing assignment offers acute-care experience, interdisciplinary collaboration, advanced monitoring, and a patient-centered focus on safety and quality.

Travel RN Job Details

• Location: Columbus, Ohio — a vibrant state capital known for its welcoming neighborhoods, diverse dining and arts scene, green spaces, and strong healthcare community
• Position Type: Travel Registered Nurse contract
• Start Date: December 14, 2026
• Contract Duration: 16 weeks
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,160–$2,270
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour night shifts, approximately 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Unit: Inpatient hematology/oncology unit with approximately 36 beds and a daily census of about 31 patients
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients
• Scheduling: Weekend coverage varies according to unit needs; floating to other medical-surgical and oncology units may be required
• Charting System: Epic

Oncology Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Registered Nurse with at least 2 years of recent acute-care experience in inpatient oncology and hematology nursing
• Current and consistent specialty experience within the past 12 months is required
• Experience caring for patients with leukemia and other blood dyscrasias, lymphoma, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, multiple myeloma, and sickle cell disease
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Current ONS chemotherapy certification or an equivalent chemotherapy certification accepted for the assignment
• Valid Ohio RN license or compact RN license in hand at the time of submission
• Completion of an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• Recent experience with Epic or another computerized acute-care charting system
• Ability to complete required credentialing and fingerprinting promptly before the assignment start date
• Two professional references, including at least one reference from a manager, director, supervisor, or other formal leader
• Ability to meet applicable vaccination requirements, including annual influenza vaccination unless medically exempt

Hematology/Oncology RN Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to patients receiving inpatient hematology and oncology treatment
• Administer chemotherapy, blood products, IV antibiotics, antiemetics, insulin infusions, and heparin infusions according to established protocols
• Recognize and respond to oncologic emergencies, including tumor lysis syndrome and cytokine release syndrome
• Monitor telemetry, interpret dysrhythmias, identify abnormal laboratory values, and initiate appropriate escalation of care
• Provide nursing care for patients with lymphoma, multiple myeloma, acute and chronic leukemia, sickle cell disease, and other malignant or benign hematologic conditions
• Perform central-line and PICC-line care, port access and management, central-line blood draws, peripheral IV care, and IV starts
• Manage feeding tubes, administer blood and blood products, and maintain meticulous infection-prevention and neutropenic precautions
• Assess patients for sepsis, falls, treatment complications, and changing clinical conditions
• Use rapid response resources and collaborate with pharmacy, respiratory services, physical therapy, radiology, social services, interpretation services, and other members of the healthcare team
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in Epic
• Float to other medical-surgical and oncology units as needed to support safe patient care

Apply now for this travel oncology nursing opportunity in Columbus, Ohio, and join a collaborative inpatient hematology/oncology healthcare 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.