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

Join a Med/Surg Tele nursing team in Lima, Ohio, providing acute care for adult and geriatric patients in a fast-paced orthopedic and stepdown environment. This travel RN opportunity is ideal for a Registered Nurse who enjoys telemetry, post-op care, and diverse patient populations while building strong clinical experience in a supportive Midwest healthcare setting.

Job Details

• Job Type: Travel Registered Nurse
• Specialty: Med/Surg Telemetry
• Setting: Orthopedic Unit / Stepdown Environment
• Location: Lima, OH 45801
• Start Date: 08/10/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts
• Hours Per Week: 36 hours
• Shift Pattern: Every other weekend and every other holiday
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910 - $2,010

Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice or compact state eligibility
• Minimum of 2 years of RN experience required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Dysrhythmia exam required
• Experience in an acute care hospital, Med/Surg, telemetry, or stepdown setting strongly preferred
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary care teams
• Comfort caring for orthopedic, medical, post-operative, and occasional trauma patients
• Ability to manage a demanding workload in a fast-paced clinical environment

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive patient care using the nursing process from assessment through evaluation
• Monitor telemetry, identify changes in patient condition, and respond appropriately to clinical needs
• Administer medications safely and accurately according to nursing standards and hospital protocols
• Care for orthopedic patients including backs, necks, hips, knees, and post-op recovery cases
• Manage lines, drains, and devices such as Hemovac, True-close, and JP drains
• Support patients receiving therapies such as Heparin and limited PCA pain management
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate effective patient care and discharge planning
• Educate patients and families to support recovery, safety, and understanding of care plans
• Promote a calm, compassionate, and patient-centered care experience
• Maintain adherence to infection control, safety, and unit protocols at all times

Why Consider This Travel RN Opportunity?

• Opportunity to strengthen Med/Surg Telemetry and acute care nursing skills
• Supportive travel nursing assignment in Lima, Ohio healthcare
• Work with a diverse patient population in a dynamic orthopedic and stepdown unit
• Competitive weekly pay for experienced travel nurses

Apply now to join this travel Registered Nurse opportunity in Lima, OH and bring your Med/Surg Tele experience to a team focused on quality patient care.

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