Travel MS/Tele RN - $2,113 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Columbus, Ohio.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• StartDate: 09/08/2026
• Duration: 16 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, rotating
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 8, 2026
• Length: 16 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a mixed-acuity Med/Surg Telemetry Oncology unit at an academic cancer hospital in Ohio, with 2 years of inpatient nursing experience required and Epic proficiency needed.

Details

• Mixed-acuity PCU/MS Tele unit caring for medical oncology patients, with approximately 24 PCU beds and 24 MS Tele beds
• Patient population includes a variety of solid tumor and blood cancer diagnoses across a high-acuity setting
• Staffing ratios target 1:4–5 and may vary based on unit needs
• Day and night 12-hour shifts available (7:00–19:30 / 19:00–7:30); candidates accepting a rotating contract may be scheduled for days, nights, or a combination based on department needs
• Weekend shifts are variable
• Floating is required to units of equivalent or lower acuity
• Epic EMR experience is required
• Equipment used includes GE B450 telemetry monitors, Alaris pumps, PCA pumps, bladder scanners, and continuous bladder irrigation (CBI)
• Teaching/academic hospital setting

Requirements

• Active OH or compact RN license in hand at time of consideration
• Minimum 2 years of current, continuous inpatient nursing experience required — acute care experience must be current and active within the last 12 months
• BLS required; ACLS preferred
• Epic EMR experience required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Proficiency in core IV therapy skills including peripheral line care, central line care, PICC line management, and blood product administration
• Ability to interpret and manage cardiac dysrhythmias and perform telemetry monitoring
• MS/Tele experience required; PCU experience is not required
• Oncology experience preferred but not required
• 2 professional references required — at least 1 must be from a manager, director, or formal leadership role (charge RN acceptable as 2nd reference); coworker references are not accepted
• Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program

Additional Information

• Strong emphasis on infection prevention protocols and patient fall prevention
• Chemotherapy administration competency is not required; optional 2-day chemo training course is available for interested candidates
• Pediatric patients are occasionally present on this unit but are extremely rare and would typically be managed by permanent staff — pediatric experience is not required
• Ohio state fingerprinting is required and must be completed promptly upon contract signing; candidates outside Ohio within driving distance must travel to an Ohio fingerprinting location, and those further away will be mailed a fingerprinting packet to complete urgently
• All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted with your profile and will be built into the contract; RTO is limited to 7 days or less
• Local candidates are accepted at the same rate as travelers
• Former employees of this facility are eligible after a minimum 6-month separation; current employees of any Ohio State University hospital location are not eligible
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

American Traveler Job ID #P-735104. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.