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

Explore a 13-week travel nursing job for an experienced Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse in Springfield, Ohio. Join a collaborative adult medical-surgical and telemetry team and make a meaningful impact caring for medical, orthopedic, bariatric, and general surgical patients. This 30-bed unit supports a team-based nursing model with remote telemetry monitoring, experienced support staff, and a focus on safe, evidence-based care. Springfield offers a welcoming community with convenient access to the attractions and amenities of both Columbus and Dayton.

Travel RN Job Details

• Job Title: Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse
• Specialty: Medical-Surgical Telemetry Nursing
• Healthcare Setting: 30-bed adult acute-care medical-surgical unit
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Location: Springfield, Ohio
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• End Date: January 18, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800–$1,890
• Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekend and Holiday Requirement: Every other weekend and every other holiday
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients
• Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs
• Additional Requirement: EKG examination required; local candidates are not eligible

Travel Nurse Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the working state or a valid compact-state license
• At least 1 year of Registered Nurse experience
• Acute-care hospital experience preferred
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved provider before providing direct patient care
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred at hire
• Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN), Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN), and National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications preferred
• Strong patient assessment, prioritization, clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork skills
• Ability to safely care for patients requiring telemetry monitoring, oxygen therapy up to 6 L via nasal cannula, and intermittent BiPAP
• Ability to work night shifts, every other weekend, and every other holiday
• Ability to meet the physical demands of bedside nursing, including patient mobility assistance, lifting, pushing, pulling, standing, and walking

Med/Surg Tele RN Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive initial and ongoing nursing assessments, interpret findings, and develop individualized plans of care
• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care for adult and geriatric medical-surgical, orthopedic, bariatric, and general surgical patients
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards, facility policies, and scope of practice
• Monitor patients using remote telemetry, recognize changes in cardiac rhythm or clinical condition, and escalate concerns promptly
• Care for patients with IVs, ports, PICC lines, heparin infusions, chest tubes, and advanced respiratory needs as applicable
• Evaluate patient responses to treatment, revise plans of care, and communicate changes to the interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Coordinate patient care with patients, families, providers, nursing assistants, licensed practical nurses, and other support services
• Promote patient safety, privacy, infection prevention, cultural sensitivity, and quality improvement
• Provide patient and family education related to diagnoses, treatments, medications, recovery, and discharge planning
• Remain calm and adaptable in high-stress situations while advocating for patient needs and preferences

Apply now for this Med/Surg Tele travel Registered Nurse opportunity in Springfield, Ohio, and join a supportive healthcare team.

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