Med/Surg Tele | RN (Oncology) | 16-Week Travel Contract – Columbus, OH

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

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Med/Surg Telemetry (Night Shift) in Columbus, OH. Immediate opportunity for an experienced medical-surgical RN with telemetry and oncology skills to join a leading hospital on a 16-week travel nurse contract.

About the Role

Join a dynamic, supportive team as a Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (Telemetry RN / Medical-Surgical RN) serving adult and geriatric patients with an oncology focus in Columbus, Ohio (43210). This Columbus healthcare job is ideal for travel nurses seeking experience with oncology care, continuous cardiac monitoring, and EPIC charting in a fast-paced urban hospital.

Job Details

• Location: Columbus, OH 43210 (Columbus healthcare / Ohio nursing jobs)
• Job Title: Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Med/Surg Telemetry (Oncology)
• Setting: Medical-Surgical Telemetry – Oncology focus
• Contract Type: Travel nurse contract
• Start Date: May 18, 2026
• End Date: September 7, 2026
• Duration: 16 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights (19:00 – 07:30), 3 shifts/week
• Hours per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,940 – $2,040
• Patient Population: Adults and Geriatrics
• Unit Size: 36 beds

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum 2 years recent RN experience; at least 1 year in Med/Surg Telemetry specialty within the last 3 years (medical-surgical RN, telemetry RN, or oncology nurse preferred)
• Active RN license (compact or Ohio state license required at submission) — Ohio nursing license or multistate compact RN encouraged
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
• EPIC charting experience required (electronic medical record competency)
• Education from an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
• Previous travel nurse experience preferred
• Ability to float to other Med/Surg Oncology units as needed
• Two professional references required (one must be from a manager/director or formal leader)
• Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient care for oncology and medical-surgical patients, including administration of chemotherapy, blood products, and symptom management
• Monitor and manage continuous cardiac telemetry; interpret dysrhythmias and respond appropriately (telemetry RN duties)
• Care for arterial lines, central/PICC lines, and manage ports
• Perform IV starts, tracheostomy care/management, and assist with chest tube insertion/removal
• Administer and titrate high flow nasal cannula (HFNC) therapy and other respiratory support in collaboration with Respiratory Services
• Use clinical equipment including GE telemetry monitors, Alaris pumps, bladder scanners, and Stryker beds
• Follow infection prevention protocols, patient fall precautions, and safe chemotherapy handling practices
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams: Physical Therapy, Radiology, Social Services, Pharmacy, and Nursing leadership
• Float to units of equivalent or lower acuity as needed while maintaining clinical competency

Why Columbus, OH? Located in the lively University District, Columbus blends urban excitement with Midwestern charm. Enjoy parks, restaurants, museums, and a thriving arts scene while working this Columbus travel nurse position. This role is a great fit for RNs looking for rewarding Ohio nursing jobs with professional growth.

Apply now to be considered for this Travel RN opportunity. Join our healthcare team today and advance your career as a Med/Surg Telemetry RN in Columbus, Ohio.

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.