Registered Nurse – Med/Surg Telemetry & Oncology Observation Unit
Columbus, OH
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 29, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele Observation Unit position requiring telemetry and oncology experience in a night shift, 13-week assignment.

Details

• Observation/MS/Tele/Oncology unit in an acute care hospital setting
• Patients are in observation status with anticipated short lengths of stay (up to two midnights), at which point a disposition decision is made
• Patient population includes dehydration, electrolyte abnormalities, nausea/vomiting, chemotherapy/radiation symptom management, acute kidney injury, palliative/pain control, UTI, syncope, post-procedure overnight stays, hospice transition, PEG tube/line placement, and fever of unknown origin
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4 with charge nurse in assignment; additional resources include RNs, PCAs, and UCAs
• Unit providers include APPs and supervising MDs
• Night shift: 3x12-hour shifts, 19:00–07:30
• May occasionally float to the ED to assist with inpatient Med/Surg tele patients awaiting transfer to an acute care unit

Requirements

• Active OH or Compact RN license required
• Required certification: BLS
• Preferred certifications: ACLS, OCN
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Required skills: telemetry monitoring, MS/Tele nursing, dysrhythmia interpretation, IV insertion, and PICC line management
• 2 professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years
• Full 7-year work history with all gaps explained

Additional Information

• Goal of the observation unit is to provide high-quality, efficient care without premature discharge or admission, targeting disposition within two midnights
• Orientation to the ED will be provided prior to any float shifts
• Scrubs are not provided; navy blue and white scrubs required
• All time-off and scheduling requests must be submitted at the time of initial consideration
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• No break between consecutive assignments at this facility is required when changing representation (exception: Sterile Processing Techs still require a 30-day break)