Oncology | Registered Nurse

Travel Oncology Registered Nurse (RN) – 16-Week Contract in Columbus, Ohio

Join a specialized oncology nursing team as a Travel Oncology RN caring for adult and geriatric patients in Columbus, Ohio. This 16-week travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to provide expert care in a medical-surgical oncology, progressive care, and bone marrow transplant setting.

Make a meaningful impact while caring for patients with complex hematologic and oncologic conditions, including leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, myelodysplastic syndromes, and transplant-related needs. Columbus is a vibrant community known for its welcoming neighborhoods, diverse dining, cultural attractions, parks, and convenient access to outdoor recreation.

Travel Oncology RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940–$2,040
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Assignment Length: 16 weeks
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• End Date: February 22, 2027
• Shift: Night shift, 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
• Shifts per Week: 3
• Shift Duration: 12 hours
• Weekly Hours: 36
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatric patients
• Unit Setting: Mixed-acuity medical-surgical oncology and progressive care, including bone marrow transplant services
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic experience required
• Float Requirement: May float to other medical-surgical oncology units

Travel Oncology Registered Nurse Requirements

• Current, consistent acute-care experience within the past 12 months in medical-surgical and oncology nursing
• At least 1 year of medical-surgical oncology nursing experience; 2 years preferred
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Active Ohio RN license or valid compact RN license in hand at the time of submission
• Graduate of an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred
• Oncology Nursing Society chemotherapy certification preferred but not required
• Demonstrated experience with oncology, hematology, bone marrow transplant, telemetry, and complex acute-care patients
• Two professional references required, including at least one manager, director, supervisor, or other formal leader
• Ability to complete credentialing and required Ohio fingerprinting promptly
• Flu vaccination required; medical exemptions may be considered

Oncology Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for patients with leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, amyloidosis, aplastic anemia, myelodysplastic syndromes, and other hematologic or oncologic conditions
• Care for patients receiving autologous, syngeneic, and allogeneic stem cell transplants, as well as patients receiving CAR-T therapy
• Perform thorough nursing assessments, identify changes in patient condition, and promptly communicate abnormal findings and laboratory values
• Administer blood and blood products safely while monitoring patients for transfusion reactions
• Manage central lines, PICC lines, implanted ports, peripheral IVs, and related vascular access devices
• Provide telemetry monitoring and accurately interpret dysrhythmias
• Deliver oxygen therapy, feeding tube care, medication administration, and other evidence-based acute-care interventions
• Apply infection prevention and isolation precautions, with particular attention to immunocompromised patients and fall prevention
• Recognize clinical deterioration and appropriately activate or participate in Rapid Response Team interventions
• Document patient care accurately in Epic
• Collaborate with pharmacy, respiratory therapy, physical therapy, radiology, social services, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Float to comparable oncology units as needed to support patient care and department operations

Apply now for this Travel Oncology RN opportunity in Columbus, Ohio, and advance your nursing career while making a difference in the lives of patients with complex cancer and transplant needs.

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.