Med/Surg Tele | Registered Nurse

Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Columbus, Ohio

Apply now for a 16-week Med/Surg Tele RN travel nursing contract in Columbus, Ohio, on a 12-bed medical oncology and palliative care unit.

Bring your acute care expertise to a specialized medical-surgical telemetry unit and expand your palliative care skills while caring for patients with complex conditions and comfort-focused goals of care. This opportunity is ideal for a compassionate travel nurse who provides thoughtful symptom management and high-quality nursing care while collaborating with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Located in central Columbus, the 43210 area offers an energetic, welcoming community with convenient access to cultural attractions, dining, parks, and other city amenities.

Travel RN Job Details

• Specialty: Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Nursing (Med/Surg Tele RN)
• Healthcare Setting: 12-bed medical oncology and palliative care unit
• Location: Columbus, Ohio 43210
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940–$2,040
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Contract Duration: 16 weeks, through approximately March 8, 2027
• Schedule: 36 hours per week; three shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour night shifts, generally 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
• Scheduling Notes: Day/night scheduling may vary according to unit needs; weekend coverage may be required as needed
• Orientation: 72 hours

Med/Surg Tele RN Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in hand at the time of submission; compact or Ohio licensure accepted
• At least 2 years of current acute care RN experience, including recent Med/Surg Tele experience within the past 12 months
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Proficiency with Epic electronic health records is required
• Experience with telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, IV therapy, phlebotomy, oxygen administration, isolation precautions, PCA, and peripheral line care
• Experience with pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic pain interventions, including equianalgesic opioid dosing
• Graduate of an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• Ability to float to units with equivalent or lower acuity
• Previous travel nursing experience is preferred
• Two professional references are required, including at least one reference from a manager, director, supervisor, or other formal leader

Med/Surg Tele RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients receiving medical oncology and palliative care services
• Assess patient conditions, recognize changes in status, and implement timely interventions
• Manage symptoms such as uncontrolled pain, nausea and vomiting, fatigue, and failure to thrive
• Apply evidence-based pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic pain management strategies and perform accurate opioid dose conversions
• Monitor telemetry, interpret dysrhythmias, and respond appropriately to changes in cardiac status
• Administer medications and treatments safely while managing IVs, oxygen therapy, PCA, and other ordered interventions
• Support patients and families through complex healthcare decisions and goals-of-care discussions in collaboration with the care team
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in Epic
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary partners, including interpretation services, to promote patient comfort, dignity, and quality of life
• Float to comparable or lower-acuity units as needed while maintaining safe, patient-centered care

Apply now to join this Columbus, Ohio travel nursing opportunity and make a meaningful difference in medical oncology and palliative care.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.