Travel Med Surg Tele RN - Oncology - $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: 11/16/2026
• 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 16, 2026
• Length: 16 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Med/Surg Tele RN for an oncology unit requiring an OH or compact license and at least 2 years of recent Med Surg/Tele experience.

Details

• Oncology unit providing care to adult and geriatric patients with cancers including endometrial, bladder, renal, ovarian, and cervical cancers
• Unit specializes in chemotherapy, clinical trials, brachytherapy, and CBI treatments
• Staffing ratios target 1:4 but may be adjusted to 1:5 based on unit needs
• 12-hour rotating day/night shift contract; shift assignments reviewed every 4-week scheduling period based on staffing needs
• Weekend scheduling is variable based on unit needs
• Uses Epic charting system
• No set or blocked scheduling requests accommodated

Requirements

• Active OH or compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of current Med Surg/Tele nursing experience, consistently worked within the last 12 months and in the specialty applied for
• ONS Chemotherapy certification preferred
• Proficiency interpreting and managing dysrhythmias and responding to cardiac emergencies
• Experience administering and monitoring chemotherapy preferred
• Experience with PCA medications and surgical drains preferred
• Skills in tracheostomy care/management
• Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• 2 professional references required, with at least one from a manager/director or formal leadership role; charge RN acceptable as second reference; coworker references not accepted

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care to adult and geriatric oncology patients, ensuring physical and emotional well-being
• Administer chemotherapy and monitor for adverse reactions
• Participate in clinical trials, assisting with data collection and documentation
• Perform specialized procedures such as brachytherapy and neobladder care
• Implement infection prevention protocols and manage patient fall risks
• Monitor telemetry and respond to changes in patient condition, utilizing rapid response teams as needed
• Perform feeding tube care, IV therapy, blood product administration, and central line maintenance
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams
• First-time travelers are welcome, with an emphasis on willingness to learn and grow nursing practice
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• Former employees eligible for travel assignment after being away from the facility for 6 months or more
• Current employees of the health system are ineligible for travel assignments at this facility
• RTO must be submitted with application and built into the contract, limited to 7 days or less
• Ohio fingerprinting process must be completed urgently upon contract signing; candidates outside Ohio but within driving distance must travel to a fingerprinting location, while those at greater distances will receive a mailed fingerprinting packet

American Traveler Job ID #P-766750. 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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