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

Travel RN job in Columbus, Ohio (43210): Join a Med Surg Oncology/Telemetry unit caring for adult and geriatric patients, including telemetry monitoring and chemotherapy-related observation—ideal for a Registered Nurse (RN) with strong dysrhythmia interpretation skills who enjoys a busy acute-care environment.

Work with a supportive care team in Columbus and enjoy a lively metro area with great dining, arts, parks, and easy access to downtown attractions—an excellent home base for your next travel nurse assignment.

Job Details (Travel Nursing Contract)

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940–$2,040/week
• Job Title: Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nurse
• Location: Columbus, OH 43210 (Ohio travel nursing job)
• Employment Type: Travel Contract
• Start Date: April 6, 2026
• End Date: July 27, 2026
• Duration: 16 weeks
• Schedule: Night 3x12-Hour (19:00 - 07:30)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Orientation: 72 hours
• Unit Focus: Med Surg Oncology/Telemetry
• Patient Population: Adult & Geriatric
• Typical Census: 36 beds
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:4
• Scheduling: Self-scheduling
• Float: Required to float to other MedSurg Oncology units as needed

Job Requirements (Registered Nurse / Travel RN)

• Experience: Minimum 2 years of RN experience (recent experience required; at least 1 year current specialty experience for clinical pass)
• License: Active RN license (compact or Ohio RN license in hand at submission)
• Certifications: BCLS / BCLS (AHA) as applicable
• EMR/Charting: Epic experience required
• Telemetry Skills: Telemetry monitoring; dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Clinical Skills (required): IV starts; central line/PICC management; blood product administration; arterial line management; ABG interpretation; port access; HFNC; assist with chest tube insertion/removal (as needed)
• Preferred: Oncology experience (preferred, not required); prior travel nursing experience
• References: Two professional references (at least one from a manager/director or formal leader)

Responsibilities (Med/Surg Telemetry RN – Nights)

• Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care for Med/Surg Oncology/Telemetry patients requiring continuous cardiac monitoring, including patients receiving chemotherapy-related observation
• Interpret telemetry rhythms, recognize dysrhythmias, and escalate changes in patient condition promptly using established protocols
• Administer medications and blood products per policy; manage IV therapy, infusion pumps, and related devices
• Perform and maintain central line/PICC care, port access, and arterial line monitoring as indicated
• Support symptom management, comorbidity management, and patient/family education throughout the plan of care
• Maintain strong infection prevention and fall prevention practices for an adult/geriatric population
• Document accurately in Epic and collaborate with interdisciplinary partners
• Float to other MedSurg Oncology units as needed to support staffing and patient care priorities

Apply now to join a Columbus, OH care team for this night shift Travel Med/Surg Telemetry RN contract.

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