Posted 09/26/2026 · Job #511986
Oncology | Registered Nurse | 16–Week Travel – Columbus, Ohio
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
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Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals are treated with respect and provided equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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