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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Tele RN for a night shift observation unit role requiring 2+ years of current acute care tele experience and a compact or OH RN license.

Details

• Observation unit/Med-Surg/Tele/Oncology setting at a cancer hospital
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00-7:30)
• Patients admitted for short observation stays up to two midnights for disposition decisions
• Patient diagnoses include dehydration/electrolyte imbalances, chemo/radiation symptom management, acute kidney injury, palliative/pain control, UTI, syncope, post-procedure monitoring, and transition to hospice
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4 with charge nurse included in assignment
• Unit supported by APPs, supervising MDs, RNs, PCAs, and UCAs
• May occasionally float to the Emergency Department to assist with inpatient Med/Surg tele patients awaiting transfer, with orientation provided
• Epic EMR experience required

Requirements

• Active compact or Ohio RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• BLS certification required; ACLS and OCN preferred
• Minimum 2 years of current acute care experience in Med/Surg Tele, consistently worked within the last 12 months
• Skills required in telemetry monitoring, interpretation of dysrhythmias, starting and maintaining IVs, and PICC line management
• Experience with IV therapy/phlebotomy, central and peripheral line care, and blood product administration preferred
• Experience with BiPAP/CPAP, high flow nasal cannula, heparin protocols, and insulin drip titration preferred
• Nursing education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• Two professional references required, with at least one from a manager/director or supervisor and the second from a charge RN; no coworker references accepted

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care in a fast-paced observation unit focused on efficient, high-quality short-stay management
• Navy blue/white scrubs required; not provided by facility
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate
• Former employees eligible for travel assignment after 6 months away from the facility
• Current employees of the health system are ineligible for travel assignments at any of its hospital locations
• Requested time off must be submitted and built into the contract prior to assignment start, limited to 7 days or less
• Candidates must complete Ohio BCI and FBI fingerprinting promptly after accepting an offer, including lifetime background checks