
Oncology | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Columbus, OH
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 21, 2026
Typical pay
- Median hourly (Ohio)
- $39.67
- Median weekly (40 h)
- $1,587
- Median yearly
- $82,514
GHR Healthcare doesn't list the pay for this job. Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Ohio pay a median of $39.67/hour; travel and locum contracts usually pay more because they add housing and travel stipends. Ask the recruiter for the exact rate when you apply.
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 (RN) – Medical Oncology Progressive Care in Columbus, Ohio
Join a high-acuity Medical Oncology Progressive Care team in Columbus, Ohio, and provide compassionate care for adult oncology patients in a fast-paced, supportive hospital environment. This travel nursing assignment is ideal for an experienced Oncology Registered Nurse or PCU nurse looking to grow their progressive care and telemetry skills while working alongside interdisciplinary care teams. Columbus offers a strong healthcare community, convenient city living, and plenty of options for dining, entertainment, and time outdoors.
Job Details
- Setting: Medical Oncology Progressive Care / Telemetry
- Location: Columbus, OH 43210
- Assignment Type: Travel RN
- Start Date: 11/2/2026
- End Date: 2/22/2027
- Duration: 16 weeks
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940 - $2,040
- Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
- Shift Schedule: 3 shifts per week
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Orientation: 72 hours
- Patient Ratios: 1:3 in PCU; 1:4-5 in Med Surg Telemetry
- Weekend Coverage: Variable based on unit needs
- Charting System: Epic
- Floating: Required to float to other PCU or Med Surg oncology units of equal or lower acuity
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse license in hand at time of submission
- Minimum 2 years of overall acute care nursing experience
- At least 1 year of recent PCU or stepdown experience required
- Current acute care experience must be recent and consistent within the last 12 months
- Experience with high-acuity PCU, telemetry, or oncology nursing strongly preferred
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), ACLS, and NIHSS required
- Experience with Epic preferred
- Ability to complete Ohio fingerprinting and credentialing requirements promptly
- Two professional references required, including one from a manager, director, or formal supervisor
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, compassionate care for adult oncology patients with solid tumor, orthopedic oncology, and thoracic oncology diagnoses
- Monitor and respond to high-acuity PCU and telemetry needs in a fast-paced progressive care setting
- Interpret dysrhythmias and recognize changes in patient condition quickly
- Support respiratory and cardiac care, including CPAP/BiPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, and cardiac drip management
- Administer blood products, manage central and peripheral lines, and maintain port and PICC access
- Perform feeding tube care, tracheostomy care, wound care, and surgical drain management as needed
- Assist with infection prevention, fall prevention, and other unit safety protocols
- Use telemetry and bedside equipment such as bladder scanners, pumps, and monitoring systems
- Collaborate with rapid response teams, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, and other interdisciplinary partners
- Float within equivalent oncology or medical-surgical units as assigned
This is a great opportunity for an experienced oncology nurse or travel RN who enjoys a challenging, high-acuity environment and wants to make a meaningful impact on patients and families.
Apply now to join this Columbus, Ohio healthcare opportunity and take the next step in your oncology nursing career.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
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