Oncology PCU Registered Nurse
Columbus, OH
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

16-week Travel Med/Surg Telemetry RN (Night) in Columbus, Ohio. Provide oncology-focused acute care in a modern hospital while advancing your travel nursing career.

Join a dynamic team in Columbus, Ohio as a Travel Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse caring for adult and geriatric oncology patients. This 16-week travel RN contract offers hands-on experience with telemetry monitoring, chemotherapy symptom management, and complex medical-surgical care in a state-of-the-art facility near The Ohio State University and downtown Columbus.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940 – $2,040 (competitive pay for travel nursing jobs)
• Location: Columbus, Ohio (zip 43210) — Columbus healthcare jobs, Ohio nursing jobs
• Contract Duration: 16 weeks (June 1, 2026 – September 21, 2026)
• Shift: Night shift, 12-hour (19:00 – 07:30), 3 shifts per week
• Employment Type: Travel RN, On-site clinical role
• Unit: 19 James Med Surg Oncology (Medical-Surgical Telemetry)
• Patient Ratio: 1:4
• Orientation: 24 hours

Required Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license: compact RN or Ohio RN license required at time of submission
• Minimum 2 years recent RN experience, with at least 1 year in current specialty (Med/Surg, telemetry or oncology preferred)
• BCLS certification required
• EPIC electronic health record experience required
• Graduate of an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
• Ability and willingness to float to other Med/Surg Oncology units as needed
• Two professional references required (one from manager/director or formal leadership)
• Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only)
• Compliance with Ohio fingerprinting process upon contract signing
• Oncology RN experience and prior travel nursing experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care to oncology and medical-surgical patients including chemotherapy symptom management and soft tissue malignancy care
• Monitor and interpret continuous cardiac telemetry and dysrhythmias
• Assess and manage comorbidities, prioritize infection prevention and fall risk protocols
• Interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs) and respond to clinical changes
• Access and manage ports, central lines, and PICC lines; start and maintain IVs; administer blood products
• Support procedures including chest tube assistance and high flow nasal cannula (HFNC) management
• Use clinical equipment such as GE telemetry monitors, bladder scanners, Alaris pumps, and Stryker beds
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Radiology, Social Services, Pharmacy, and Rapid Response Teams
• Float to other Med/Surg Oncology units as needed and support unit staffing needs

Perks and Highlights

• Competitive weekly pay and travel nursing benefits
• Exposure to oncology nursing, telemetry monitoring, and acute care practice
• Work in a modern hospital with strong clinical support and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Experience Columbus: vibrant arts, diverse dining, and a major university town atmosphere

Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Travel Med/Surg Telemetry RN in Columbus, OH. Submit your resume, RN license, and references today to be considered for this travel nursing opportunity.

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