Med/Surg Tele | Registered Nurse | 16-Week Travel RN Contract – Columbus, OH

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

Join a collaborative adult and geriatric medical-surgical oncology team as a Travel Registered Nurse specializing in Med/Surg Telemetry in Columbus, Ohio. This on-site travel nursing opportunity offers the chance to care for patients with complex oncology diagnoses, provide continuous cardiac monitoring, and build expertise in telemetry nursing and symptom management. Columbus is a welcoming, vibrant city known for its parks, arts and cultural attractions, diverse neighborhoods, and convenient access to dining and entertainment.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940–$2,040
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Healthcare Setting: Adult medical-surgical oncology and telemetry unit
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Assignment Duration: 16 weeks
• Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week
• Shift: Nights, approximately 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
• Typical Patient Load: Approximately 1:4
• Charting System: Epic
• Orientation: 72 hours
• Floating: May be required to comparable or lower-acuity medical-surgical oncology units

Med/Surg Tele RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license in Ohio or a valid compact-state RN license in hand at the time of submission
• Minimum of 2 years of current acute-care RN experience in Med/Surg Telemetry or a closely related specialty, with consistent specialty experience within the past 12 months
• Current BLS certification
• Epic charting experience
• Graduation from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• Strong competency in telemetry monitoring and interpretation of dysrhythmias
• Experience with central lines, PICC lines, ports, IV starts, blood product administration, arterial lines, chest tubes, and high-flow nasal cannula
• Ability to interpret arterial blood gases and provide safe care for patients receiving complex therapies
• Two professional references, including at least one manager, director, supervisor, or other formal leader
• Oncology experience and previous travel nursing experience are preferred but not required

Travel RN Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to adults and older adults with medical-surgical oncology and telemetry needs
• Monitor patients receiving chemotherapy-related cardiac observation and promptly identify changes in condition
• Care for patients with breast, lung, prostate, pancreatic, colon, and esophageal cancers, as well as sickle cell crises and treatment-related complications
• Perform focused assessments, manage symptoms, and coordinate care for patients undergoing diagnostic services, chemotherapy, and disease-related treatment
• Interpret telemetry rhythms and dysrhythmias and escalate clinical concerns according to established protocols
• Administer medications, blood products, and other therapies safely while maintaining accurate Epic documentation
• Provide central line, PICC, port, arterial line, chest tube, tracheostomy, and IV care as appropriate to patient needs
• Support infection-prevention initiatives and fall-safety practices
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, rehabilitation, social services, rapid response teams, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Float to comparable units when needed and adapt effectively to changing staffing and patient-care priorities

Apply now for this Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse travel contract in Columbus, Ohio, and join a collaborative oncology 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.