Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry
Lima, OH
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,394/weekOverview
- Start Date11/02/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Join a collaborative acute-care team as a Travel Telemetry Registered Nurse in Lima, Ohio, earning an estimated $2,130–$2,250 per week. Support a 28-bed Med/Surg Telemetry unit while caring for adult and geriatric patients with complex cardiac, respiratory, and multisystem needs. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced acute-care RN who enjoys cardiac monitoring, evidence-based nursing care, and teamwork. Lima offers a welcoming northwest Ohio community with convenient access to parks, local dining, cultural attractions, and regional travel.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Position: Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN)
- Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130–$2,250
- Location: Lima, Ohio
- Start Date: November 2, 2026
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
- Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week, approximately 36 hours weekly
- Weekend/Holiday Requirement: Every other weekend and every other holiday
- Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients
- Healthcare Setting: 28-bed Med/Surg Telemetry unit
Telemetry RN Job Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of professional Registered Nurse experience required
- Recent acute-care experience in Med/Surg, telemetry, stepdown, or a comparable hospital setting
- Current RN license in the working state or compact licensure
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required
- Successful completion of a dysrhythmia examination required
- Ability to interpret cardiac telemetry at regular intervals and accurately document findings in the electronic health record
- Experience with cardiac drips, including Cardizem, nitroglycerin, and heparin, is highly valued
- Experience with CAPD, chest tubes, hemodynamic monitoring, temporary pacing, and advanced respiratory modalities is preferred
- Travel nursing experience is not required
- Ability to work 12-hour night shifts, every other weekend, and every other holiday
Telemetry Registered Nurse Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive initial and ongoing nursing assessments, identify patient priorities, and develop individualized plans of care.
- Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms, recognize changes in patient condition, and respond promptly using sound clinical judgment.
- Administer medications and intravenous therapies safely, including cardiac and anticoagulant drips, in accordance with applicable standards and policies.
- Provide care for patients requiring tracheostomy management, BiPAP, CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, and other oxygen therapies.
- Manage patients with chest tubes, multisystem conditions, hemodynamic monitoring needs, and temporary pacing devices.
- Administer and monitor conscious sedation as appropriate to patient care needs.
- Evaluate patient responses to treatment, revise care plans, and escalate concerns to the interdisciplinary care team.
- Coordinate care across departments while serving as a patient and family advocate.
- Provide clear education and emotional support to patients and their caregivers.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation, promote patient safety, follow infection-control practices, and contribute to quality-improvement efforts.
Apply now for this Travel Telemetry RN opportunity in Lima, Ohio, and join a collaborative acute-care team.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe 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.
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About Lima, OH
As a Travel Telemetry Nurse in Lima, OH here's what you should know:- Lima's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs are around 84°F, while winter lows can drop to around 19°F.
- Short term rentals are available in Lima, and they are relatively easy to find through local listings and real estate agencies.
- Lima is car-friendly with easy access to parking.
- Public transportation options are limited, and most residents rely on personal vehicles for commuting.
- Lima has a diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues in the area include obesity, heart disease, and diabetes.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Lima offers a variety of restaurants featuring local and international cuisines.
- The city has a vibrant arts community with galleries and live music venues.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy local games and outdoor activities such as hiking and biking in nearby parks.
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