RN - Med-Surg / Tele - Columbus, OH - JM 26-14196

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical / Telemetry (MS/Tele)
Location: Columbus, OH
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 16 Weeks
Shift & Schedule: Night Shift | 7:00 PM–7:30 AM | 3 Nights/Week | 36 Hours/Week
Local Candidates Required: Yes
Traveler Candidates Required: Yes

Pay Rate
Local: $55–$58/hr
Traveler: $59–$62/hr

Note: This job doesn't offer any benefits.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to provide comprehensive care to Medical-Surgical and Telemetry patients, including cardiac monitoring, oncology care, medication administration, and symptom management.

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.

• Current BLS/BCLS certification.

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience in an acute-care setting.

• Previous Epic EMR experience required.

• Strong experience in Medical-Surgical and Telemetry nursing.

• Proficiency in cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation.

• Experience accessing implanted ports and managing central lines and PICC lines.

• Ability to administer blood products and manage arterial lines.

• Experience initiating IVs and assisting with chest tube insertion and removal.

• Knowledge of ABG interpretation and high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) management.

• Strong understanding of infection prevention and fall prevention protocols.

• Willingness to float to units with equivalent or lower levels of acuity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous travel nursing experience.

• Oncology experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients in the Medical-Surgical Oncology unit.

• Monitor patients receiving chemotherapy and provide continuous cardiac monitoring as indicated.

• Care for patients with soft tissue malignancies requiring diagnostic services, chemotherapy, and symptom management.

• Assess and manage symptoms related to disease progression, treatment, and associated comorbidities.

• Monitor vital signs, interpret cardiac rhythms, and promptly identify changes in patient condition.

• Administer medications, blood products, and prescribed treatments according to facility protocols.

• Provide central line, PICC line, and implanted port care.

• Assist with chest tube insertion and removal and manage arterial lines as required.

• Monitor respiratory status and provide care for patients requiring high-flow nasal cannula.

• Interpret arterial blood gas (ABG) results and communicate significant findings to the healthcare team.

• Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation in Epic.

• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate individualized patient care.

• Follow strict infection prevention, fall prevention, and patient safety practices.

• Float to units with equivalent or lower acuity as required.