Med/Surg Tele | RN

Registered Nurse (RN) – Med/Surg Telemetry Travel Nurse Job | Night Shift in Columbus, Ohio

Join our healthcare team as a Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) on a 16-week night-shift travel nursing contract in Columbus, Ohio. Make a meaningful impact caring for adult and geriatric patients in a specialized medical oncology and benign hematology setting while collaborating with a multidisciplinary care team. This on-site Ohio travel nurse assignment offers the opportunity to support patients throughout their cancer journey. Columbus is a vibrant, welcoming city known for its diverse neighborhoods, excellent dining, arts and cultural attractions, and abundant parks and outdoor activities.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Medical-Surgical Telemetry (Med/Surg Tele)
• Healthcare Setting: Adult medical oncology and benign hematology
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940–$2,040
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Assignment Duration: 16 weeks, ending February 22, 2027
• Shift: Night shift, 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
• Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week; 36 hours per week
• Weekend Coverage: Variable based on unit needs
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
• Unit Capacity: 36 beds with a typical staffing goal of 1 nurse to 4 patients, with ratios occasionally reaching 1:5
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic
• Float Requirement: Other medical-surgical oncology units

Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent acute-care Registered Nurse experience in Med/Surg Telemetry; experience must be current and consistent within the past 12 months
• Active Registered Nurse license in hand for Ohio or a valid compact nursing license at the time of submission
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Experience with computerized charting; Epic experience required
• Demonstrated telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation skills
• Experience with IV starts and maintenance, central-line blood draws, blood product administration, isolation precautions, and management of dysrhythmias
• Education from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• Oncology nursing experience preferred but not required
• Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) chemotherapy certification preferred
• Ability to provide two professional references, including at least one manager, director, supervisor, or other formal leader
• Ability to meet applicable occupational health and credentialing requirements, including a required seasonal influenza vaccination unless medically exempt

Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to adult and geriatric patients with a range of solid-tumor cancers, including breast, lung, prostate, pancreatic, colon, and esophageal cancers
• Care for patients across the cancer-care continuum, from new diagnosis and active treatment through symptom management and end-of-life transitions
• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments, develop and update individualized care plans, and evaluate patient outcomes
• Monitor cardiac rhythms and recognize, document, and respond to changes in patient condition
• Administer medications and treatments safely, including chemotherapy-related therapies within approved scope and competency
• Access and manage ports, administer blood products, maintain IVs and central lines, and provide tracheostomy care as needed
• Promote infection prevention, fall reduction, patient education, and safe discharge planning
• 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 according to patient-care needs

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