Corrections Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse
Columbus, OH
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (MS/Telemetry) - Travel/Contract

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

Job Description

• Work in a corrections health unit serving Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections inmates.
• Float between various Oncology Medical-Surgical (MS) and Progressive Care Unit (PCU) telemetry units as needed.
• Ensure staff safety in a secure, locked corrections environment with controlled access by Corrections Officers.
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:3 in PCU, 1:4-5 in MS.
• Shifts include days, nights, or rotating 12-hour shifts; weekend shifts vary by unit needs.
• EPIC charting experience is required. Oncology experience is preferred but not mandatory.

Patient Population & Care Focus

• Patients with active oncology diagnoses/treatments (solid tumors, hematology).
• Oncology workup admissions and history of cancer admitted for other medical reasons (e.g., COPD, sepsis).
• Non-oncology diagnoses including surgical procedures, pneumonia, abnormal labs, etc.

Key Responsibilities & Skills

• Medical-Surgical and Telemetry nursing care.
• Cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation/management.
• Unit-based telemetry monitoring.
• IV insulin protocols and endocrine/metabolic care.
• Feeding tube care and management.
• Pre/post hemodialysis and renal failure management.
• IV therapy including blood product administration, central/peripheral line and PICC line care, and IV starts.
• Medication management including heparin protocols, cardiac drips (no titration), and PCA.
• Respiratory care including CPAP/BIPAP, High Flow Nasal Cannula, ABG interpretation, oxygen therapy, non-invasive airway and tracheostomy management.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams: pharmacy, physical therapy, radiology, respiratory services, social services, rapid response teams, and transportation.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Minimum of 1 year of Medical-Surgical and Telemetry nursing experience, with experience within the last year.
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system.

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check including FBI and BCI fingerprinting required prior to start.
• Education verification from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA).
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug test within 3 months of start.
• Health documents required:

  • Physical exam within 1 year.
  • Immunizations: Tdap, MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella, Hepatitis B.
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year or TB questionnaire.
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season.
• Competency exams required:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency.
  • Unit-specific competency exam.
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam within 1 year of start and annually thereafter.
• References: 2 professional references required, including at least one from a manager or supervisor.

Work Environment

• Secure corrections unit with controlled access and close collaboration with Corrections Officers.
• Dynamic scheduling with potential for day, night, or rotating shifts every 4 weeks.
• Nurse-to-patient ratios designed to ensure quality care in a challenging environment.

Summary

This travel Registered Nurse position in Columbus, Ohio offers an opportunity to work in a unique corrections health environment with a focus on oncology and medical-surgical telemetry care. Candidates must have strong telemetry skills, EPIC experience, and be comfortable working in a secure corrections setting. Required certifications and background checks are stringent, reflecting the sensitive nature of the patient population and facility.

Note: Contract length is interpreted as 16 weeks.