Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry - $2,287 per week in Columbus, OH

Skills: Telemetry interpretation and monitoring, IV starts and maintenance, central line blood draws, blood product administration, port access and management, chemotherapy administration, isolation precautions, tracheostomy care. Why It's a Great Opportunity This position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on patients facing cancer diagnoses, providing holistic care across the continuum from active treatment to compassionate end-of-life support.

# Job Opportunity – Medical Oncology Registered Nurse – Ohio

Start Date: October 5, 2026

Location: Columbus, Ohio

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: Day and night shifts available; staffing ratios goal of 1:4 (may flex to 1:5); weekend coverage varies based on unit needs; floating required to other Medical-Surgical Oncology units

Highlights

• Comprehensive oncology care supporting patients with solid tumor cancers throughout their entire cancer journey, from diagnosis through treatment and end-of-life care
• Common diagnoses include breast, lung, prostate, pancreatic, colon, and esophageal cancers, plus chemotherapy administration
• EMR: Epic charting system
• Strong interdisciplinary support including Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Pharmacy, Radiology, Social Services, and Rapid Response Teams
• 72-hour orientation provided; telemetry monitoring and interpretation required
• Oncology experience preferred but not required; acute care med-surg background is essential

Requirements

• Active RN license (compact or Ohio state license accepted)
• Minimum 2 years of recent acute care nursing experience (must be current and consistent within the last 12 months)
• BLS certification required
• ONS Chemotherapy certification preferred
• Epic charting experience required
• Skills: Telemetry interpretation and monitoring, IV starts and maintenance, central line blood draws, blood product administration, port access and management, chemotherapy administration, isolation precautions, tracheostomy care
• Previous travel nursing experience preferred
• Education from ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
• Two professional references required (at least one must be from a manager, director, or formal supervisor)

Why It's a Great Opportunity

This position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on patients facing cancer diagnoses, providing holistic care across the continuum from active treatment to compassionate end-of-life support. You'll work alongside a dedicated interdisciplinary team in a specialized oncology environment with a strong emphasis on infection prevention and patient safety protocols. The unit maintains a supportive culture focused on quality patient outcomes and professional development in oncology nursing.

Additional Information

Vaccination Requirements: Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only); COVID-19 vaccine not required

Compliance Notes: Strict compliance deadline of the Tuesday prior to start date. Ohio fingerprinting must be completed immediately upon contract signing. Candidates should be prepared to respond promptly to all credentialing requests to avoid delays.

Eligibility: Former employees eligible after 6 months separation; current employees at this health system are ineligible for travel positions. Local candidates accepted at the same rate.