Med/Surg Tele | RN

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

Join a specialized adult and geriatric oncology unit as a Med/Surg Tele RN in Columbus, Ohio. This 16-week travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to provide high-quality care for patients with complex medical-surgical, telemetry, and oncology needs in a supportive, interdisciplinary environment. Gain experience with chemotherapy, clinical trials, brachytherapy, continuous bladder irrigation, and advanced oncology care while enjoying Columbus’s lively neighborhoods, excellent dining and arts scene, and convenient access to outdoor recreation.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940–$2,040
• Location: Columbus, Ohio 43210
• Specialty: Medical-Surgical Telemetry / Oncology Nursing
• Assignment Length: 16 weeks
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour night shifts, approximately 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric oncology patients
• Unit Profile: 36-bed unit with an average daily census of approximately 36 patients
• Scheduling: Weekend coverage varies according to unit needs; rotating day/night schedules may be available based on staffing requirements
• Additional Assignment Details: Floating to other medical-surgical oncology units may be required

Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio or a valid compact-state license in hand at the time of submission
• At least 2 years of recent, consistent acute-care experience in medical-surgical telemetry nursing, including experience within the past 12 months
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and manage cardiac dysrhythmias and provide telemetry monitoring
• Experience with oncology nursing, chemotherapy administration, or chemotherapy monitoring strongly preferred
• Experience with Epic electronic medical records
• Proficiency with IV therapy, blood product administration, central line care, PCA pumps, surgical drains, feeding tubes, tracheostomy care, and Foley catheter management
• Ability to provide care for patients receiving clinical trials, brachytherapy, continuous bladder irrigation, and neobladder care
• Education from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• Two professional references, including at least one reference from a manager, director, supervisor, or other formal leader
• Strong communication, teamwork, clinical judgment, and commitment to infection prevention and fall safety

Med/Surg Tele RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric patients with endometrial, bladder, renal, ovarian, and cervical cancers, as well as patients recovering from hysterectomy or cystectomy
• Complete focused assessments, develop and implement individualized plans of care, and evaluate patient outcomes
• Administer chemotherapy and monitor patients for therapeutic response, complications, and adverse reactions
• Monitor telemetry, identify cardiac dysrhythmias, and respond promptly to changes in patient condition
• Manage IV therapy, blood products, central lines, epidurals, PCA pumps, NG tubes, Foley catheters, and surgical drains
• Support specialized oncology procedures and treatments, including brachytherapy, continuous bladder irrigation, clinical trials, and neobladder care
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in Epic
• Apply infection prevention practices and fall-prevention interventions throughout the patient-care process
• Collaborate with physicians, pharmacy, respiratory services, physical therapy, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, and other interdisciplinary partners
• Recognize patient deterioration and initiate appropriate interventions, including escalation to rapid response resources when indicated
• Adapt to changing unit needs and float to other medical-surgical oncology units as assigned

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