Staff Nurse (RN)- Oncology New Grad Nurse Residency Program- The James

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University is hiring for the Staff Nurse (RN) position as part of the Oncology New Grad Nurse Residency Program. This full-time role provides newly licensed graduate nurses with a structured 14-20 week paid orientation in oncology nursing at one of the nation’s top cancer hospitals. Responsibilities include managing patient care and supporting teamwork in a dynamic hospital environment. Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and current Ohio nursing licensure. Benefits include comprehensive training and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Current licensure or interim permit in Ohio required.
• Previous experience in a relevant care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and provide care to patients and their families.
• Direct and supervise nursing care provided by the team.
• Assess, implement, coordinate, and evaluate nursing care.

Skills

Team collaboration

Patient care management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Graduate from CCNE or ACEN accredited nursing program

Job description

Staff Nurse (RN) – Oncology New Grad Nurse Residency Program – The James

The Ohio State University James Cancer Hospital Nurse Residency Program offers unique opportunities for newly licensed graduate nurses to successfully transition from student to professional through a full‑time, structured, 14‑20 week paid orientation to the field of oncology nursing. The James is one of 40 National Cancer Institute‑designated comprehensive cancer centers and is the home to pioneering cancer research, prevention and treatment in the progressive atmosphere of a dynamic university hospital setting.

The James specializes in various areas of medical and surgical nursing specialties. The Nursing Residency Program incorporates Patricia Benner’s theoretical model of novice to expert and facilitates socialization into the Medical Center through hands‑on clinical experience, in‑depth classroom learning, and ongoing professional and personal development. Each resident will be provided with support from a Nurse Residency Program Educator who has advanced nursing education and experience in transitioning new nurses from students to professionals and in the clinical specialty areas. The Nurse Residency Program Educator is also responsible for scheduling, facilitating the personalized residency experience, continuously revising the track‑specific orientation pathway and evaluating the progress of each assigned resident based upon the feedback of the multidisciplinary team and the resident’s self‑evaluation to provide residents progression.

Positions Available

• Hematology
• Medical Oncology
• Surgical Oncology
• Progressive Care/Step Down (PCU)

The staff nurse functions as a member of a team of care providers cultivating collaboration, enthusiasm, and mutual respect. The team provides patient care and supportive services directed towards achievement of positive patient care outcomes, maximizing the patient’s involvement in his/her own plan of care, improving service levels, reducing the length of hospitalization, and decreasing costs. The staff nurse is responsible for managing and providing care to the patient and his/her family, and for directing and supervising nursing care provided by other members of the patient care team. The staff nurse is responsible for assessing, prescribing, implementing, coordinating, delegating, and evaluating the nursing care of patients. The staff nurse prioritizes patient care needs and provides leadership to and development of the patient care team.

Program Year

This is for the 2025 New Graduate Nurse Residency Program.

Additional Information

• Graduate from a CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) or ACEN (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing) accredited nursing program required.
• Current licensure or interim permit in the practice of registered nursing from the State of Ohio Board of Nursing required.
• Previous experience in a relevant care setting preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.

Location

James Cancer Hospital (0375)

Position Type

Regular

Scheduled Hours

40

Shift

Rotating Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post‑offer process.

The university is an equal‑opportunity employer, including veterans and persons with disabilities.