Travel Oncology 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: 12/14/2026
• 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: Dec 14, 2026
• Length: 16 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele oncology position requiring 2+ years of Med Surg/Tele experience and current BLS certification.

Details

• Medical-Surgical/Telemetry unit within an oncology hospital setting
• Cares for adult and geriatric patients diagnosed with cancers including endometrial, bladder, renal, ovarian, and cervical cancer
• Unit specializes in chemotherapy, clinical trials, brachytherapy, and continuous bladder irrigation (CBI)
• Staffing ratios target 1:4, with possible adjustment to 1:5 based on unit needs
• Night shift, 3x12-hour schedule (19:00-7:30), though may be scheduled as rotating days/nights based on department needs
• Weekend scheduling is variable based on unit needs
• No set or blocked scheduling requests accommodated
• Uses Epic EMR for charting

Requirements

• Active OH or compact RN license required at time of consideration
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of current Med Surg/Tele acute care experience, consistently worked within the last 12 months and in the specialty applied for
• Oncology experience preferred but not required
• Experience with chemotherapy administration and monitoring preferred
• Skilled in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, and emergency response
• Experience with PCA pump medications preferred
• Experience with surgical drain management preferred
• Experience with tracheostomy care/management
• Nursing education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• Preferred certification in Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Chemotherapy
• Two professional references required, with at least one from a Manager/Director or formal leadership role; a Charge RN reference is acceptable for the second; coworker references are not accepted

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care to adult and geriatric oncology patients, supporting physical and emotional well-being
• Administer chemotherapy and monitor 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 fall prevention measures
• Monitor telemetry, interpret dysrhythmias, and respond to changes in patient condition
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary and rapid response teams as needed
• Manage feeding tubes, IV therapy, blood product administration, and central lines
• Candidates must complete Ohio BCI & FBI fingerprinting promptly after accepting an offer, including lifetime background checks
• Candidates residing outside Ohio but within driving distance must travel to an Ohio fingerprinting location; those at extreme distances will receive a mailed fingerprinting packet
• First-time travelers are welcome, with an emphasis on willingness to learn and grow
• Local candidates are accepted at the same rate
• Former employees are eligible for travel assignments after being away from the facility for 6 months or more
• Current employees of Ohio State University hospital locations are ineligible for travel assignments
• RTO must be submitted and built into the contract, limited to 7 days or less

American Traveler Job ID #P-775170. 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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