Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Columbus, OH
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Advance your nursing career as a Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse (RN) with a 16-week travel assignment in Columbus, Ohio (43210). This travel nursing job offers the opportunity to provide expert clinical care to adult and geriatric patients on a Medical Oncology and Benign Hematology unit. Join a leading healthcare team in one of Ohio’s most vibrant cities, known for its arts, parks, and welcoming communities—perfect for travel nurses seeking professional growth and a rewarding lifestyle.

Travel Nurse Job Details

• Assignment Length: 16 weeks (January 12, 2026 – May 4, 2026)
• Location: Columbus, Ohio 43210 – Central Ohio healthcare jobs
• Setting: Medical Oncology and Benign Hematology (17 East and West)
• Shifts: 12-hour rotating shifts (Days: 07:00–19:30, Nights: 19:00–07:30)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Scheduling: Self-scheduling requests considered before final schedule is posted
• Orientation: First week Mon–Fri dayshift; second week 36 hours on-unit with preceptor
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,940–$1,990
• Floating: Required to other Med/Surg Oncology units as needed
• Weekend Coverage: Variable based on unit needs
• Flu Vaccine: Required (medical exemptions only)

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent Med/Surg Tele RN experience in a hospital or acute care setting
• Active Registered Nurse license (compact RN license or Ohio state RN license required at submission)
• Graduate of an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
• BLS certification (required for all nursing jobs)
• Experience with Epic EMR charting system
• Ability to interpret and monitor telemetry for adult and geriatric patients
• ONS Chemo certification preferred for oncology nursing jobs
• Previous travel nursing experience preferred
• Must provide 2 professional references (at least 1 from nursing leadership or manager/director)

Med/Surg Tele RN Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to adult and geriatric oncology patients with solid tumor cancers (breast, lung, prostate, pancreatic, colon, esophageal)
• Administer medications, including chemotherapy (if ONS certified), and manage central lines and ports
• Monitor and interpret telemetry, manage dysrhythmias, and respond to rapid response situations
• Implement infection prevention and fall prevention protocols in accordance with healthcare standards
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including PT, RT, pharmacy, and social services
• Document patient care accurately using Epic EMR
• Float to other Med/Surg Oncology units as needed to support patient care
• Participate in self-scheduling and adapt to variable weekend and holiday coverage based on unit needs

Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse in Columbus, Ohio. Take the next step in your travel nursing career and make a difference in patient lives while enjoying all that Central Ohio has to offer!

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

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