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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Sep 8, 2026
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Length: 16 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an inpatient Oncology position specializing in acute leukemia and hematology, requiring ONS Chemo Certification and a minimum of 2 years of nursing experience including at least 1 year in hematology oncology.
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Inpatient oncology unit with a focus on acute leukemia and hematology patients
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Primarily cares for newly diagnosed acute leukemia patients, including adults and geriatrics
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High volume of blood product administration, IV antibiotics, and electrolyte management
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Goal staffing ratio of 1:4, with potential for 1:5 based on unit needs
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Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
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Weekend scheduling is variable based on unit needs
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No set/blocked scheduling — self-schedule requests are accepted before the schedule is finalized, though preferred shifts are not guaranteed
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If assigned to a rotating day/night contract, shift assignments (days, nights, or a combination) are determined by department needs and reviewed every 4-week scheduling period
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Epic EMR required
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Telemetry monitoring with interpretation of dysrhythmias required
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Active OH RN license or compact RN license required
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Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and ONS/ONCC Chemo Certification
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NIHSS certification preferred
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Minimum of 2 years of overall nursing experience required
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At least 1 year of inpatient hematology oncology experience required
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Med/surg oncology experience required
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Current, active experience in inpatient oncology within the last 12 months required
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Epic EMR experience required
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Prior travel nursing experience required (must be from an inpatient unit)
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Proficiency with IV therapy, blood product administration, central line blood draws, PICC line management, and peripheral line care
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Ability to recognize and communicate abnormal lab values
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Nursing degree from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program required
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2 professional references required — at least 1 must be from a manager, director, or formal leadership role (e.g., supervisor); a Charge RN is acceptable as the second reference; no coworker references accepted
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Heavy focus on infection prevention protocols and patient fall prevention
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Skills in chemotherapy administration, monitoring, and body fluid handling post-chemotherapy are required
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Experience with oncologic emergencies including Acute Tumor Lysis Syndrome (ATLS) and sepsis is expected
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Experience caring for patients with leukemia/blood dyscrasias and lymphoma/non-Hodgkin's lymphoma required; multiple myeloma experience preferred
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Orientation consists of the first week on day shift (Mon–Fri), followed by 36 hours of on-unit orientation with a preceptor
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Ohio state fingerprinting is required and must be completed promptly upon signing a contract — candidates outside Ohio may need to travel to an Ohio fingerprinting location or will be mailed a packet for urgent completion
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RTO must be submitted with your profile and built into the contract, limited to 7 days or less
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Local candidates are accepted
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Former employees of the facility are eligible for a travel assignment after a minimum 6-month separation; current employees of any Ohio State University hospital location are not eligible
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First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
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Multiple parking permit options are available for purchase through CampusParc, ranging from surface lot access with shuttle service to 24/7 garage access
