Med/Surg Tele | Registered Nurse

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

Join a collaborative medical oncology and benign hematology team as a Med/Surg Telemetry Travel Registered Nurse in Columbus, Ohio. This 16-week travel nursing contract offers the opportunity to care for adult and geriatric patients throughout the cancer journey, from diagnosis and treatment through supportive and end-of-life care. Columbus is a vibrant, welcoming city known for its diverse neighborhoods, excellent dining and arts scene, parks, and convenient access to outdoor recreation throughout central Ohio.

Travel RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940–$2,040
• Assignment Type: Med/Surg Telemetry travel nursing contract
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Start Date: December 14, 2026
• End Date: April 5, 2027
• Duration: 16 weeks
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week
• Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
• Unit Focus: Medical oncology, benign hematology, solid tumor care, and medical-surgical telemetry
• Patient Ratios: Goal of 1:4, with assignments occasionally reaching 1:5
• Scheduling: Weekend coverage varies according to unit needs; blocked scheduling is not available
• Orientation: 72 hours
• Charting: Epic

Med/Surg Telemetry Travel Nurse Requirements

• At least 2 years of current acute-care Registered Nurse experience in the Med/Surg Telemetry specialty, with consistent work within the past 12 months
• Current Registered Nurse license in hand at the time of submission; a compact or Ohio nursing license is accepted
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Graduate of an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• Recent experience with computerized charting; Epic experience required
• Demonstrated ability to interpret telemetry and monitor cardiac rhythms
• Experience with IV starts and maintenance, central-line blood draws, blood product administration, isolation precautions, and dysrhythmia management
• Oncology experience and ONS chemotherapy certification are preferred but not required
• Two professional references are required, including at least one reference from a manager, director, supervisor, or other formal leader
• Willingness to complete required Ohio fingerprinting and credentialing promptly after accepting the assignment

Med/Surg Telemetry RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care to adult and geriatric patients with a range of solid tumor diagnoses, including breast, lung, prostate, pancreatic, colon, and esophageal cancers
• Care for patients receiving antineoplastic therapy and those progressing through diagnosis, treatment, recovery, symptom management, and end-of-life care
• Perform comprehensive assessments, administer medications and treatments, and monitor patients for changes in condition
• Interpret dysrhythmias, perform telemetry monitoring, and promptly escalate clinically significant findings
• Access and manage ports, maintain IV and central-line therapy, administer blood products, and provide tracheostomy care as appropriate to competency
• Prioritize infection prevention, fall prevention, patient education, and compassionate communication
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, pharmacy, respiratory services, rehabilitation, social services, rapid response teams, and other members of the care team
• Float to other medical-surgical oncology units as needed
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in Epic

Apply now for this Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse travel contract in Columbus, Ohio, and join a collaborative medical oncology and hematology care team.

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.