Travel MS/Tele RN - $2,111 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: 13 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: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Med/Surg Tele RN for a night shift float pool position at a teaching hospital, requiring 2+ years of MS/Tele experience and an active OH or compact RN license.

Details

• MS/Tele unit within a hospital setting
• Float pool position with flexibility to float to units of equivalent or lower acuity
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, 36 hours per week
• Patient ratios of 1:4-5
• Availability required for weekdays and some weekends, including holidays
• Uses EPIC EHR system

Requirements

• Active OH or compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• Current BCLS certification required
• ACLS, CPI, and NIHSS certifications preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a MS/Tele setting required
• Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• Proficient in IV starts and telemetry monitoring
• Skilled in IV therapy, phlebotomy, central and peripheral line care, and PICC line management
• Experience with respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP, chest tubes, HFNC, ABG interpretation, and tracheostomy care preferred
• Experience with neurological conditions including CVA, pre/post neurosurgery, and traumatic brain injury preferred
• Experience managing cardiac drips, dysrhythmia interpretation, and rapid response/code team activation
• Experience with wound care/wound vac and IV insulin protocols
• Experience with ortho trauma and total joint replacement preferred
• Experience with pre/post hemodialysis management and renal failure preferred
• Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills required
• Prior travel nursing experience required

Additional Information

• Provide high-quality nursing care to Med/Surg Tele patients in a teaching hospital environment
• Trauma Level I and Level II experience preferred
• Two professional references required, with at least one from a manager/director or supervisor and the second from a manager/director or charge RN, coworker references not accepted
• Locals accepted at the same rate
• Former employees eligible for a travel assignment once away from the facility for 6 months or more
• Current employees are ineligible to be hired as a traveler at this health system
• Requested time off must be submitted and built into the contract, limited to 7 days or less
• Candidates must complete an Ohio fingerprinting process promptly upon signing the contract, with in-state travel or a mailed packet required depending on distance from Ohio

American Traveler Job ID #P-764898. 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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