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

Join a specialized adult medical-surgical oncology and telemetry team as a Travel Registered Nurse in Columbus, Ohio. This 16-week travel nursing contract is ideal for an experienced acute-care RN with strong Med/Surg Tele skills who enjoys caring for adults and geriatric patients with complex medical and oncology needs. Oncology experience is preferred but not required for qualified candidates.

Located in the 43210 area, Columbus offers an energetic, welcoming community with excellent dining, cultural attractions, parks, and convenient access to the greater central Ohio region. Explore this Ohio travel nursing opportunity and join a collaborative acute-care healthcare team.

Travel RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940–$2,040
• Position Type: Travel nursing contract
• Specialty: Med/Surg Tele – Adult Medical Oncology
• Location: Columbus, Ohio 43210
• Start Date: December 14, 2026
• Contract Duration: 16 weeks, through April 5, 2027
• Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week; rotating days and nights
• Shift Duration: 12 hours
• Shift Times: Days approximately 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. or nights approximately 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatric patients
• Typical Assignment: Approximately 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Orientation: 72 hours
• Charting: Epic electronic health record
• Floating: May be required to comparable or lower-acuity Med/Surg Oncology units

Travel Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license in Ohio or a valid compact-state license in hand at the time of submission
• Minimum of 2 years of current acute-care Med/Surg Tele experience, including consistent specialty practice within the past 12 months
• Current BLS certification
• Epic electronic health record experience
• Travel nursing experience preferred but not required
• Oncology nursing experience preferred but not required
• Ability to provide safe, comprehensive care for adult and geriatric patients with complex medical and oncology diagnoses
• Completion of an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program

Med/Surg Tele RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for patients receiving diagnostic services, chemotherapy-related monitoring, symptom management, and treatment for disease-related complications.
• Monitor patients on continuous cardiac telemetry and interpret dysrhythmias.
• Administer blood products and manage central lines, PICC lines, ports, and peripheral IVs.
• Support patients with conditions including breast, lung, prostate, pancreatic, colon, and esophageal cancers, as well as sickle cell crises and treatment-related complications.
• Perform or assist with chest tube care, arterial line management, high-flow nasal cannula support, and interpretation of arterial blood gases.
• Manage infusion therapies and prescribed medications, including insulin drips and patient-controlled analgesia when indicated.
• Provide tracheostomy care and operate equipment such as GE telemetry monitors, bladder scanners, and infusion pumps.
• Maintain a strong focus on infection prevention, fall prevention, patient education, and safe medication administration.
• Collaborate with physicians, pharmacy, respiratory services, physical therapy, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team.
• Float to comparable or lower-acuity units as needed while maintaining safe, evidence-based patient care.

Apply now for this Med/Surg Tele travel Registered Nurse contract in Columbus, Ohio, and take the next step in your travel nursing career.

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.