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

Travel Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) — Lorain, OH (44053)

Travel Med/Surg Telemetry RN in Lorain, OH — 13-week travel nursing job, 12-hour nights, competitive weekly pay; requires 2+ years Med/Surg Telemetry RN experience and an active Ohio or compact RN license.

Embark on a rewarding travel nursing opportunity as a Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse (RN) in Lorain, Ohio. Join a collaborative acute care team on a 29-bed Med/Surg Telemetry unit caring for ortho, neuro, and telemetry patients. Enjoy living near Lake Erie while advancing your clinical nursing career in a supportive hospital environment.

Job Details — Travel Nursing / Med Surg RN

• Location: Lorain, Ohio (44053) — Ohio nursing jobs, Lorain healthcare
• Assignment Type: Travel (travel nursing job, Telemetry RN)
• Unit: Med/Surg Telemetry (2W)
• Start Date: June 1, 2026
• End Date: August 31, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights (every other weekend and holiday required)
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,800 – $1,890
• Hours per Week: 36
• Patient Ratio: 1:5 to 1:6 (especially on nights)
• Scrubs: Navy blue

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Active RN license in Ohio or an active Compact Multistate RN License
• Minimum 2+ years of recent Med/Surg Telemetry nursing experience (Med Surg RN / Telemetry RN)
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications; NIH Stroke certification required
• Dysrhythmia Exam required (study guide available)
• Experience managing insulin gtts and other drips
• Ability to read and verify telemetry strips in EPIC once per shift; EPIC experience preferred
• Strong clinical assessment skills and acute care experience (wound vacs, PICC, central lines, advanced airway support)
• Travel nursing experience is helpful but not required
• This position will not accept local candidates

Responsibilities — Med/Surg Telemetry RN

• Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments and develop individualized, evidence-based care plans
• Administer medications and manage drips (Cardizem, Heparin, Insulin — typically non-titratable)
• Monitor telemetry, interpret dysrhythmias, and verify strips in EPIC per unit protocol
• Care for patients with wound vacs, PICC lines, central lines, and provide advanced airway support (BiPAP, CPAP, High Flow, nasal cannulas)
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (physicians, RT, PT, case management) to coordinate timely, patient-centered care
• Act as a patient safety advocate and participate in quality improvement and infection control initiatives
• Provide patient and family education, supporting transitions of care and discharge planning
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in EPIC
• Maintain professionalism, compliance with hospital policies, and adherence to clinical best practices

Why Join This Travel Nursing Opportunity

• Gain valuable Med/Surg Telemetry RN experience in a busy 29-bed unit
• Competitive weekly pay and a structured 13-week travel assignment
• Opportunity to work with experienced clinical teams and grow acute care skills
• Enjoy life near Lake Erie with easy access to parks and a friendly lakeside community

Apply now to join our travel nursing team as a Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse (RN) in Lorain, OH. Submit your resume and current licenses/certifications to be considered for this travel nursing job. Join our healthcare team today!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.