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 Travel Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse in Columbus, Ohio. This on-site travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to care for adult and geriatric patients with a wide range of solid tumor diagnoses while building expertise in telemetry nursing, acute care, medical-surgical nursing, and oncology care. Columbus is a vibrant, welcoming city known for its diverse neighborhoods, excellent dining, arts and entertainment, beautiful parks, and convenient access to outdoor recreation.

Travel RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940–$2,040
• Assignment Type: 16-week travel nursing contract
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Schedule: 3 night shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights, approximately 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients
• Unit Focus: Medical oncology, benign hematology, solid tumor care, and acute medical-surgical needs
• Patient Ratios: Goal of 1:4, with assignments occasionally reaching 1:5
• Weekend Coverage: Variable according to unit needs
• Floating: Required to other medical-surgical oncology units

Med/Surg Telemetry RN Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of current acute-care Med/Surg Tele nursing experience, with consistent practice in the specialty within the past 12 months
• Valid Registered Nurse license in hand for Ohio or a valid compact RN license at the time of submission
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Experience with computerized charting; Epic experience required
• Telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation experience
• Demonstrated ability to manage adult and geriatric patients with complex medical conditions
• Experience with IV starts and maintenance, central-line blood draws, blood product administration, isolation precautions, and dysrhythmia management
• Experience accessing and managing ports, administering chemotherapy, and providing tracheostomy care is preferred
• Oncology nursing experience is preferred but not required
• ONS chemotherapy certification is preferred
• Education must be from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program

Travel Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to adults and geriatric patients throughout the cancer care journey, from new diagnosis and treatment through symptom management and end-of-life transitions
• Care for patients with breast, lung, prostate, pancreatic, colon, and esophageal cancers, as well as patients receiving antineoplastic chemotherapy
• Perform comprehensive assessments, administer medications and treatments, and evaluate patient responses to care
• Monitor telemetry and recognize, interpret, and respond appropriately to dysrhythmias
• Maintain IV access, manage central lines and implanted ports, administer blood products, and support chemotherapy-related care within scope and competency
• Apply rigorous infection-prevention and fall-prevention practices
• Collaborate with physicians, pharmacy, respiratory services, physical therapy, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, and other interdisciplinary partners
• Float to other medical-surgical oncology units as needed to support patient care and staffing needs
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in Epic

Apply now to pursue this Columbus, Ohio travel nursing opportunity and join a dedicated medical oncology and telemetry 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.