Med/Surg Tele | Registered Nurse

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

Apply for an Oncology Travel Registered Nurse (RN) job in Columbus, Ohio, caring for adult and geriatric patients on a medical-surgical telemetry unit. Join a specialized acute-care nursing team supporting patients with complex gynecologic and urologic cancer diagnoses through chemotherapy administration, telemetry monitoring, clinical trial support, and evidence-based nursing care. This Ohio travel nursing opportunity is based in Columbus, a vibrant and welcoming city known for its diverse neighborhoods, excellent dining, cultural attractions, parks, and convenient access to outdoor recreation.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940–$2,040
• Assignment Type: Registered Nurse travel contract
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Contract Duration: 16 weeks
• Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week
• Shift: Night shift, approximately 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients
• Unit Focus: Inpatient oncology medical-surgical telemetry
• Documentation: Epic
• Floating: May be required to other medical-surgical oncology units
• Weekend Coverage: Variable according to unit needs

Oncology Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license, either compact or Ohio state license, in hand at submission
• At least 2 years of current, consistent acute-care experience in medical-surgical telemetry nursing within the past 12 months
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Demonstrated proficiency with telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, and management
• Experience with chemotherapy administration and monitoring preferred
• Experience with oncology nursing, brachytherapy, continuous bladder irrigation, neobladder care, or clinical trials preferred
• Experience with IV therapy, blood product administration, central line maintenance, feeding tubes, surgical drains, tracheostomy care, PCA pumps, and Foley catheters
• Epic electronic health record (EHR) charting experience required
• Education from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• Oncology Nursing Society chemotherapy certification preferred
• Professional references required, including at least one reference from a manager, director, supervisor, or other formal leader
• Flu vaccination required, with medical exemptions considered

Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive direct nursing care to adult and geriatric patients with endometrial, bladder, renal, ovarian, and cervical cancers.
• Administer chemotherapy safely and monitor patients for treatment-related complications and adverse reactions.
• Monitor telemetry, recognize dysrhythmias, and initiate appropriate interventions for changes in patient condition.
• Support patients receiving brachytherapy, continuous bladder irrigation, neobladder care, and other specialized oncology treatments.
• Assist with clinical trial activities, data collection, and accurate patient documentation.
• Manage IV therapy, blood products, central lines, feeding tubes, surgical drains, epidurals, PCA pumps, NG tubes, and Foley catheters.
• Apply infection prevention and fall prevention protocols consistently.
• Complete timely assessments, care plans, interventions, and outcomes in Epic.
• Collaborate with physicians, pharmacy, respiratory services, physical therapy, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, and other interdisciplinary partners.
• Respond promptly to changes in patient status and participate in emergency and rapid response interventions as needed.

Apply now for this oncology travel nursing opportunity in Columbus, Ohio, and join a dedicated medical-surgical telemetry healthcare 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.