Travel Med Surg Tele RN - $2,246 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Columbus, Ohio.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/30/2026
• Duration: 16 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 16 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Med/Surg Tele RN for an oncology unit, requiring a compact or OH state RN license and 2+ years of current Med Surg/Tele experience.

Details

• MS/Tele oncology unit caring for adult and geriatric patients with cancers including endometrial, bladder, renal, ovarian, and cervical cancer
• Unit specializes in chemotherapy, clinical trials, brachytherapy, and CBI treatments
• Staffing ratios target 1:4, with potential adjustment to 1:5 based on unit needs
• 16-week assignment with a rotating 12-hour day/night schedule, 3x12 shifts, scheduled per 4-week periods based on staffing needs
• Weekend scheduling is variable based on unit needs
• No set or blocked scheduling requests accommodated
• Uses Epic charting system

Requirements

• Active RN license (Ohio or compact) in hand at time of consideration
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg/Tele nursing experience, current within the last 12 months and specific to the specialty
• Oncology experience preferred but not required
• Preferred certification: Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Chemotherapy
• Experience in oncology-specific procedures such as chemotherapy administration and brachytherapy preferred
• Proficiency interpreting and managing dysrhythmias and cardiac monitoring
• Experience with PCA, surgical drains, and tracheostomy care preferred
• Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• Two professional references required, with at least one from a manager/director or supervisor; second may be from a Charge RN; coworker references not accepted

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care to adult and geriatric oncology patients, including administering chemotherapy and monitoring for adverse reactions
• Participate in clinical trials, including data collection and documentation
• Perform specialized procedures such as brachytherapy and neobladder care
• Implement infection prevention protocols and support patient falls management
• Monitor telemetry, interpret dysrhythmias, and respond to changes in patient condition, utilizing rapid response teams as needed
• Perform feeding tube management, IV therapy, blood product administration, and central line maintenance
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Must complete Ohio fingerprinting process promptly after signing contract due to strict compliance timelines
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate
• Former employees eligible for assignment after 6 months away from the facility
• Current employees of Ohio State University hospital locations are ineligible to be hired as travelers
• RTO must be requested at time of submission and built into the contract, limited to 7 days or less

American Traveler Job ID #P-765253. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

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