Med Surg Telemetry RN
Columbus, OH
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (MS/Tele)

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Job Description

• Work on a Med Surg Oncology unit with 12-hour day/night rotating shifts (days, nights, or combination based on staffing needs).
• Patient population primarily includes those with continuous cardiac monitoring related to chemotherapy, soft tissue malignancies receiving diagnostic services, chemotherapy, and symptom management.
• Focus on symptom management secondary to disease treatment or progression and management of comorbidities.
• Heavy emphasis on infection prevention protocols and patient fall prevention.
• Use of specialized equipment including GE telemetry monitors (B450), bladder scanners, Alaris pumps, and Stryker beds.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg / Telemetry experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system
• Interpretation of dysrhythmias
• Arterial line management
• Blood product administration
• Central line care and management
• PICC line management
• Assistance with chest tube insertion and removal
• Management of high flow nasal cannula (HFNC)

Clinical Skills Required

• Interpretation of dysrhythmias.
• Accessing ports.
• Arterial line management.
• Blood product administration.
• Central line and PICC line care/management.
• IV starts.
• Assistance with chest tube insertion/removal.
• Management of high flow nasal cannula (HFNC).
• Interpretation of arterial blood gases (ABGs).

Shift Details

• 12-hour shifts, either day (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM) or night (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM).
• Typically 36 hours per week (3 shifts).
• Shift assignments reviewed every 4 weeks but subject to change based on staffing needs.

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including SS trace, counties lived/worked, nationwide check, sex offender registry, and motor vehicle record if driving is required.
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting required within 1 year of start, with specific Ohio codes for healthcare roles.
• Education verification from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA).
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (includes amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cannabinoids, cocaine, methadone, methaqualone, opiates, PCP, propoxyphene).
• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease.
• Immunizations and health documentation required:

  • Tdap (adult dose after age 11/12).
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year.
  • Annual TB questionnaire.
  • 2 MMR vaccines or positive titers for measles, mumps, and rubella.
  • Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (declination acceptable).
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer (medical exemption requires documentation).
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31).
• Fit mask testing required annually for inpatient/patient-facing roles (valid for entire assignment).

Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA provider or instructor level required.
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required within 1 year of start and updated annually.
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam required prior to start.
• Unit-specific competency exams required.

References and Documentation

• Two professional references required; at least one must be from a manager or formal leadership.
• Employment application required, including education details.
• Skills checklist required.
• Candidates must review and sign dress code and hand hygiene policies.
• Fraud, waste, and abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually.
• Ethics and compliance policies must be reviewed and acknowledged annually.

Additional Notes

• Floating to other units of similar or lower acuity is required.
• Oncology experience is preferred but not required.
• Shift assignments are subject to change based on staffing priorities every 4 weeks.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized oncology med-surg telemetry unit with a focus on complex patient care involving cardiac monitoring and chemotherapy-related symptom management.