
Oncology | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Columbus, OH
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Aug 26, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $55.28
- Weekly
- $1,990
- Yearly (full-time)
- $103,480
- Start date
- October 5, 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.
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 Job in Columbus, Ohio | 16-Week Night Shift Assignment
Join a fast-paced oncology surgical unit in Columbus, Ohio 43210, and make an impact as a Travel Oncology Registered Nurse. Located in a vibrant, welcoming area with a strong healthcare community, Columbus offers a great mix of city conveniences, local dining, parks, and cultural attractions for an enjoyable assignment experience. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced RN who thrives in a mixed-acuity acute care setting and enjoys delivering high-quality care to adult and geriatric patients.
Overview
This 16-week travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to work on a busy oncology unit that cares for both medical-surgical and progressive care patients. You will collaborate with a supportive interdisciplinary healthcare team, help manage complex patient needs, and contribute to a culture focused on safety, infection prevention, and excellent patient outcomes.
Job Details
- Specialty: Oncology Nursing
- Role: Registered Nurse (RN)
- Location: Columbus, OH 43210
- Setting: Mixed-acuity oncology unit with med-surg and PCU level patients
- Assignment Type: Travel Nursing Job
- Contract Length: 16 weeks
- Start Date: October 5, 2026
- Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
- Shifts Per Week: 3
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940-$2,040
- Charting System: Epic
- Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
- Float Expectation: May float within scope to other acute care oncology units
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse license in hand at time of submission
- 2 years of current acute care nursing experience
- At least 1 year of PCU experience
- Recent and consistent acute care experience within the last 12 months
- BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
- Experience with Epic preferred/required
- Education from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
- Strong experience in progressive care, telemetry, and oncology-related nursing care
- Ability to work in a busy environment with variable weekend coverage
Responsibilities
- Deliver safe, compassionate care to oncology patients with mixed med-surg and PCU acuity
- Monitor and respond to changes in patient condition, including oncologic emergencies
- Administer chemotherapy, blood transfusions, IV antibiotics, insulin drips, and heparin drips as ordered
- Support infection prevention initiatives and patient fall reduction efforts
- Provide chest tube care and manage complex clinical needs in a high-acuity acute care setting
- Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, IV teams, and other interdisciplinary partners
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in Epic
- Float within scope to other acute care oncology units as needed
- Use strong critical thinking skills to prioritize care and support positive patient outcomes
Apply now to join this Columbus, Ohio travel nursing opportunity and advance your oncology RN career 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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