Oncology Travel Nurse Job in Columbus, OH | Nights (3x12)
James Cancer Hospital and Research
Columbus, OH
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Oncology Nurse in Columbus, OH
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$2,385
Specialty
Oncology
Travel · RN
Shift
Nights
3×12 hrs
Start Date
11/16
Flexible
Contract
16 wks
Renewable
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This Oncology travel nurse job in Columbus, Ohio, with Advantis Medical is a 16-week Travel Oncology Registered Nurse (RN) contract at James Cancer Hospital and Research . This role pays $2,385 per week and follows a Nights shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: James Cancer Hospital and Research
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Location: Columbus, OH 43210 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 16 Weeks
- Shift: Nights (3x12)
Travel Oncology Requirements:
- 2+ years of recent Oncology experience.
- Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Ohio and national regulatory bodies.
The James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute — Columbus, OH
Columbus, OH
The James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute is the patient-care hospital in Ohio State's academic cancer program. It combines cancer treatment, research and teaching and holds ANCC Magnet recognition.
- Hematology services include acute leukemia care, blood and marrow transplantation and cellular therapies for blood cancers such as leukemia, lymphoma and multiple myeloma. Read More
- Cancer surgery includes liver and pancreatic resections, breast and sarcoma procedures, robotic surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC).
- A combined surgical and neurocritical care unit adds intensive care to the hospital's cancer-focused medical and surgical setting.
- Oncology infusion and radiation oncology are located within the hospital, alongside disease-focused services such as the head and neck cancer clinic.
- Acute oncology rehabilitation supports hospitalized patients after surgery or other cancer treatment, addressing recovery needs while planning ongoing rehabilitation beyond the hospital stay.
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FAQs – Oncology Travel Nurse Jobs Near Columbus, OH
What certifications do travel Oncology RN jobs require?
Most travel Oncology RN jobs require Basic Life Support (BLS), and some facilities also require Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS). If the role includes chemotherapy administration, a current ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate is commonly required. Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) certification is typically preferred rather than required, while specialized units such as bone marrow transplant may look for additional oncology credentials or recent specialty experience.
Do I need chemotherapy experience for every travel Oncology RN job?
Not necessarily. Many inpatient oncology and infusion assignments involve chemotherapy or immunotherapy administration, but some roles focus more on surgical oncology, symptom management, palliative care, or other areas where treatment administration may not be part of the job. When chemotherapy is included, facilities commonly look for recent hands-on experience in addition to the appropriate chemotherapy credential.
How much Oncology experience do I need for this travel job?
Oncology experience can vary significantly by setting. Inpatient units may focus on complex medical oncology, hematology, blood products, central lines, or higher-acuity care, while outpatient infusion centers generally have a different workflow and treatment focus. Bone marrow transplant and cellular therapy roles are even more specialized and often require recent experience with those specific populations.
What is different about a travel RN assignment at The James?
The James is a dedicated academic cancer hospital where nearly every inpatient service is organized around oncology care. Travelers may work with patients receiving complex surgery, chemotherapy, cellular therapy, radiation, or intensive support related to cancer treatment.
What hematology and transplant experience is available at The James?
Hematology services include acute leukemia care, blood and marrow transplantation, and cellular therapies for leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma. BMT and oncology travelers may work with highly immunocompromised patients who require specialized monitoring and supportive care.
Does The James have critical-care and surgical opportunities for RNs?
Yes. Cancer surgery includes major abdominal, breast, sarcoma, robotic, and HIPEC procedures, and the hospital has a combined surgical and neurocritical-care unit. That creates opportunities for travelers whose oncology background also includes postoperative or critical-care experience.
Benefits
- Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
- Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
- Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
- Weekly Direct Deposit
- $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral
Resources for this Oncology job in Columbus
- Review Ohio nursing license requirements before your assignment.
- Discover Columbus salary data for travel nurses.
- View Ohio salary reports for travel nursing assignments.
- Explore the travel nursing housing center to plan your stay.
Explore Columbus, OH
Across a sprawling central-Ohio metro, Columbus, OH is shaped by two large systems, the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital. Coverage leans on travelers to staff intensive care units and med-surg floors throughout the area. Openings frequently extend into Dublin, Westerville, and Grove City, which give clinicians practical bases and short commutes into the hospital districts. The metro keeps growing outward, which widens where a traveler can reasonably land. The flat, gridded layout and the I-270 outerbelt keep getting around simple, and after demanding stretches the Short North Arts District and the Scioto Mile trails along the river are close by. Between the academic centers and the community campuses, travelers usually have several contract options across central Ohio.
Travel Nursing Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard
At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.
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Travel Oncology · Columbus, OH · $2,385 /wk