Travel Registered Nurse - Med/Surg Telemetry & Oncology Observation Unit -$2,177 per week

GHR Healthcare 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
• Start Date: 06/29/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (Travel) – Night Shift – Columbus, OH (43210)

Med/Surg Tele RN (Travel) – Columbus, OH (43210). Night shift travel nursing opportunity in a Comprehensive Cancer Center; 2+ years Med/Surg Tele experience required.

Join a dynamic healthcare team in Columbus, Ohio as a Med/Surg Tele RN specializing in oncology care. This travel RN position is based at a renowned Comprehensive Cancer Center and floats across specialized oncology units, providing high-acuity acute care and telemetry nursing. Experience Columbus, OH — vibrant arts, diverse dining, and welcoming neighborhoods — while advancing your career in travel nursing jobs in Ohio.

Job Details – Travel RN, Med/Surg Telemetry, Columbus, OH

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940 – $2,040 (competitive travel nursing pay)
  
• Location: Columbus, Ohio (43210) — Columbus healthcare, Ohio nursing jobs
  
• Setting: Comprehensive Cancer Center, Acute Care Oncology Float Pool - MS Tele
  
• Contract Duration: 16 weeks (May 4, 2026 – August 24, 2026)
  
• Shift: Night shift; 12-hour shifts; 3 shifts per week (19:00 – 07:30) — Night shift RN / night telemetry nurse
  
• Hours per Week: 36
  
• Employment Type: Travel RN (Travel Nursing Job)
  
• Self-Scheduling: Enter your schedule requests for balanced posting
  

Job Requirements – Registered Nurse (RN), Med/Surg Tele, Travel

• Minimum 2 years of high-acuity Med/Surg Tele experience within the last 3 years (Med/Surg Tele RN, telemetry nurse)
  
• At least 1 year of current specialty experience required; oncology experience preferred (Oncology Nurse, BMT/Leukemia experience beneficial)
  
• Travel RN experience required (previous travel nursing assignments preferred)
  
• Valid compact or Ohio RN license in hand at time of submission (Registered Nurse license, Ohio nursing jobs)
  
• Graduate of an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
  
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
  
• Experience with Epic electronic health record charting system
  
• 2 professional references required (at least 1 from a manager/director or formal leadership role)
  
• Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only)
  

Responsibilities – Med/Surg Tele RN / Oncology Travel Nurse

• Float between Med/Surg and PCU Oncology units, including BMT, Acute Leukemia, Hematology, Medical Oncology, Gynecological Oncology, Urology, Colorectal, Surgical Oncology, and Corrections Healthcare
  
• Provide high-quality acute care and oncology nursing with a strong focus on infection prevention and fall prevention protocols
  
• Manage patient ratios: PCU (1:3, can be 1:4 with mixed acuity), MS/Tele (ideally 1:4, can be 1:5)
  
• Perform telemetry monitoring and interpret dysrhythmias using GE telemetry systems (telemetry nurse skills)
  
• Utilize clinical equipment including Alaris pumps, Stryker beds, PCA pumps, NG tubes, Foley catheters, and other specialized devices
  
• Administer and monitor chemotherapy (as permitted by facility policy), manage cardiac drips (no titration), titrate insulin drips, access and manage ports, central lines, surgical drains, and feeding tubes
  
• Provide non-invasive airway management and administer blood products when indicated
  
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams: IV Team, PT, Respiratory Services, Radiology, Social Services, Rapid Response, Pharmacy, and more
  
• Participate in bedside orientation and transition to independent practice after initial training
  

This Med/Surg Tele RN travel contract is an excellent opportunity for experienced telemetry and acute care nurses seeking oncology-focused travel nursing jobs in Columbus, OH. Apply now to join our healthcare team and advance your career as a Registered Nurse in a supportive, high-acuity oncology setting.

Apply now — submit your resume and RN license to be considered for this Columbus, Ohio travel RN position. Join our healthcare team today!

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We 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.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #469907. 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: Med/Surg Tele

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