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Oncology | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareColumbus, OHTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Columbus, OH
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Sep 22, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$55.28
Weekly
$1,990
Yearly (full-time)
$103,480
Contract length
16 weeks
Start date
11/02/2026

This job pays about $55.28/hour — 39% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Ohio ($39.67/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

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Job description

Travel Registered Nurse – Oncology Med-Surg Inpatient Unit | Columbus, OH 43210

Bring your Oncology Registered Nurse expertise to a high-acuity medical-surgical oncology travel nursing assignment in Columbus, Ohio. Join a respected academic healthcare environment known for advanced patient care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and professional growth. Located in the vibrant 43210 area, this registered nurse job offers access to dining, culture, and a thriving healthcare community.

Job Details

  • Employment Type: Travel Nursing Assignment
  • Specialty: Medical Surgical Oncology / Hematology-Oncology
  • Location: Columbus, OH 43210
  • Shift: 12-hour nights
  • Schedule: 3 shifts per week
  • Hours Per Week: 36
  • Duration: 16 weeks
  • Start Date: 11/02/2026
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940 - $2,040
  • Orientation: 72 hours
  • Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
  • Setting: Inpatient med-surg oncology unit
  • Charting System: Epic
  • Float Requirement: May float to other med-surg oncology units

Job Requirements

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in hand at time of submission
  • Minimum 2 years of recent acute care experience in oncology nursing or medical-surgical specialty
  • Recent, current experience in the specialty within the last 12 months
  • BLS and ACLS required
  • OCN preferred
  • Experience with Epic charting required
  • Experience with telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation
  • Strong skills in IV therapy, phlebotomy, and blood product administration
  • Ability to manage central lines, PICC lines, ports, and peripheral IVs
  • Experience with chemotherapy and oncology care preferred
  • ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing education required
  • Two professional references required, including at least one manager, director, or supervisor

Responsibilities

  • Deliver high-quality nursing care to oncology and hematology patients with a focus on safety, compassion, and patient-centered care
  • Monitor and respond to telemetry changes, dysrhythmias, and rapid response situations as needed
  • Administer blood products, IV antibiotics, insulin drips, and heparin drips per protocol
  • Support patients experiencing oncologic emergencies such as tumor lysis syndrome and cytokine release syndrome
  • Provide care for patients with diagnoses including lymphoma, multiple myeloma, leukemias, and sickle cell disease
  • Maintain infection prevention practices and fall-prevention standards throughout the shift
  • Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams including pharmacy, respiratory services, radiology, therapy, and rapid response staff
  • Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient responses in the electronic medical record
  • Adapt to a variable weekend schedule and unit needs while maintaining excellent patient care

Apply now for this rewarding travel RN job in Columbus, Ohio and join a healthcare team committed to exceptional oncology patient care.

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.

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