MS/Tele RN
Columbus, OH
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Rotating

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 14, 2026
• Length: 16 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Med/Surg Tele RN for a high-acuity oncology unit requiring 2 years of inpatient nursing experience and an active OH or compact RN license.

Details

• Mixed acuity PCU/MS Tele unit caring for medical oncology patients with approximately 24 PCU beds and 24 MS Tele beds
• High acuity patient population with a variety of diagnoses including solid tumors and some blood cancers
• Rare pediatric patients may be present but are typically cared for by permanent staff
• 12-hour rotating shifts (days and/or nights) reviewed every 4-week scheduling period based on staffing needs
• Staffing ratios target 1:4-5 but may vary based on unit needs
• Weekend shifts are variable
• Required to float within units of equivalent or lower acuity
• Uses GE B450 telemetry monitors, bladder scanners, Alaris pumps, continuous bladder irrigation equipment, and PCA pumps
• Epic EMR experience required

Requirements

• Active OH or compact RN license required at time of submission
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of current inpatient acute care nursing experience in the specialty, consistent within the last 12 months
• Oncology experience preferred but not required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• Skills in IV therapy, phlebotomy, central and peripheral line care, and PICC line management
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and telemetry
• Experience with isolation precautions and PPE
• Chemotherapy administration and monitoring skills preferred
• Experience with BiPAP/CPAP, chest tubes, high flow nasal cannula, and tracheostomy care preferred
• Continuous bladder irrigation and PCA pump experience preferred
• IV insulin protocol experience preferred
• Surgical drain management experience preferred
• 2 professional references required, with at least one from a manager/director or formal leadership role; charge RN acceptable for second reference; coworker references not accepted

Additional Information

• Provide direct nursing care to high-acuity medical oncology patients with a strong focus on infection prevention and fall prevention protocols
• Professional development opportunities available, including a 2-day chemotherapy training course for interested candidates
• Heavy emphasis on infection prevention and patient safety protocols
• First-time travelers are welcome, with an emphasis on willingness to learn and grow nursing practice
• Locals accepted at the same rate
• Former employees eligible for a travel assignment once they have been away from the facility for 6 months or more
• Current employees of the health system are ineligible to be hired as travelers
• RTO must be submitted and built into the contract, limited to 7 days or less
• Candidates must complete Ohio fingerprinting promptly after signing the contract due to strict compliance timelines