Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $2,552 per week in Columbus, OH

Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse – Acute Leukemia and Hematology – Ohio

Start Date: October 19, 2026

Location: Columbus, Ohio

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: 12-hour rotating day/night shifts; self-scheduling requests accepted to accommodate preferred schedules; variable weekend coverage based on unit needs

Highlights:

• Specialized 24-bed acute leukemia and hematology unit caring primarily for newly diagnosed acute leukemia patients
• High-acuity medical unit with focus on blood product administration, IV antibiotics, and electrolyte management
• Goal staffing ratio of 1:4, maximum 1:5
• EPIC electronic charting system
• Comprehensive two-week orientation: first week Monday-Friday dayshift, second week 36 hours on-unit with preceptor
• Strong interdisciplinary support including physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, rapid response teams, and social services

Requirements:

• Active RN license (Compact or Ohio state license required)
• Minimum 2 years overall nursing experience
• Required: Medical-surgical oncology experience and at least 1 year inpatient hematology oncology experience
• Current acute care experience within the last 12 months in hematology oncology specialty
• Previous travel nursing experience required; first-time travelers not accepted
• BLS, ACLS, and ONS Chemotherapy Certification (required)
• NIHSS certification (preferred)
• EPIC charting experience required
• Proficiency in telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation
• Experience with central lines, PICC lines, ports, IV therapy, and blood product administration
• Nursing degree from ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• Flu vaccination required (medical exemptions only)
• Must complete Ohio fingerprinting process urgently upon contract signing

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact caring for newly diagnosed acute leukemia patients during a critical time in their healthcare journey. You'll work within a collaborative, interdisciplinary team environment with a strong emphasis on infection prevention and patient safety protocols. The flexible self-scheduling approach allows you to request preferred schedules while delivering specialized oncology care in a supportive, high-acuity setting.