
Oncology | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Columbus, OH
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 21, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $53.89
- Weekly
- $1,940
- Yearly (full-time)
- $100,880
- Contract length
- 16 weeks
- Start date
- 11/2/2026
This job pays about $53.89/hour — 36% 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.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Ohio right now
- 1,785 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Ohio from 6 agencies, 644 of them in Columbus.
- Pay in these listings: $14.59 – $196/hour, median $55.28/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Ohio: $39.67/hour ($82,514/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: MAS Medical Staffing ($80.00/hour across 7 jobs).
Job description
Travel Oncology Registered Nurse – PCU / Hematology Nursing Job in Columbus, Ohio
Bring your acute care expertise to a high-acuity oncology nursing assignment in Columbus, Ohio. This travel RN job offers the opportunity to support adult and geriatric patients with acute leukemia and hematology needs while working alongside a collaborative care team in a fast-paced healthcare setting. Located in the heart of Columbus, this is a strong fit for experienced oncology registered nurses seeking travel nursing jobs in Ohio.
Job Details
- Position: Travel Registered Nurse - Oncology / PCU
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing Assignment
- Location: Columbus, OH 43210
- Start Date: 11/2/2026
- Duration: 16 weeks
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,940 - $2,040
- Shift Duration: 12 hours, rotating days and nights
- Typical Schedule: 3 shifts per week
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Orientation: 72 hours
- Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
- Unit Focus: Acute leukemia and hematology
- Float Requirement: May float to other Med-Surg Oncology units as needed
Job Requirements
- Active RN license in hand at time of submission
- Minimum of 2 years of acute care nursing experience
- At least 1 year of PCU experience
- Recent, current acute care experience within the last 12 months
- BLS and ACLS required
- Epic charting experience required
- Travel nursing experience required
- Strong telemetry and dysrhythmia interpretation skills
- Experience with blood product administration, central line care, PICC line management, and IV therapy
- ONS Chemotherapy certification and NIHSS preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality oncology nursing care for patients with acute leukemia and other hematology diagnoses
- Monitor telemetry and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition
- Administer blood products, IV antibiotics, and electrolytes with accuracy and attention to safety
- Support infection prevention and patient fall prevention initiatives
- Manage peripheral IVs, central lines, and PICC lines according to best practices
- Maintain clear, timely documentation in Epic
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to deliver coordinated patient care
- Use strong assessment skills to recognize deterioration and escalate care when needed
- Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care in a busy oncology and progressive care environment
Apply now for this Columbus, Ohio travel nursing opportunity and join a dedicated oncology healthcare team today.
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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