Staff Nurse (RN) Surgical Oncology

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 68,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking a Staff Nurse to manage and deliver high-quality nursing care to patients and their families on a fast-paced unit. You will direct and supervise other care team members while assessing, planning, and evaluating patient care in line with the professional practice model.

The role emphasizes coordination, delegation, and ongoing patient experience improvements to support safe, cost-effective care.

Qualifications

• Current Ohio license or interim permit required.
• Experience in a relevant care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and provide nursing care to patients and their families.
• Direct and supervise nursing care provided by other staff members.
• Assess, plan, implement, coordinate, delegate, and evaluate patient care in alignment with the professional practice model.

Skills

Ohio nursing license

Education

Nursing degree (CCNE/ACEN accredited)

Job description

Scope of Position

The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute’s (OSUCCC‑James) mission is to improve health in Ohio and across the world through innovation in research, education, and patient care. The team provides patient care and supportive services directed towards the achievement of positive patient care outcomes, maximizing the patient’s involvement in their own plan of care, and reducing the length of hospitalization. The staff nurse plays a critical role in staff engagement, the patient experience, quality and safety, and cost‑effective care.

Position Summary

The Staff Nurse is responsible for managing and providing care to the patient and their family, and for directing and supervising nursing care provided by other members of the patient care team. The Staff Nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, coordinating, delegating, and evaluating the nursing care of patients in alignment with the professional practice model.

Responsibilities and Duties

This fast‑paced, high‑acuity unit cares for patients with breast, thoracic, orthopedic, gynecologic, urology, neurology, hepatopancreatobiliary pancreatic, head and neck, neurology, and other intra‑abdominal cancers. Nurses develop specialty skills in airway management and free flap care, and manage a range of acuity levels from observation to progressive care.

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Nursing from a CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) or ACEN (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing) accredited nursing program.
• Current Ohio license or interim permit.
• Experience in a relevant care setting preferred.

Additional Information

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 disability.