Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry - $2,606 per week in Columbus, OH

Registered Nurse (RN) | Med/Surg / Telemetry
Location: Columbus, OH
Agency: Revolution Healthcare Services
Pay: $2,606 per week
Shift Information: Rotating - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 26 Weeks
Start Date: 1/4/2027

About the Position

Job Opportunity – Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse – Ohio

Start Date: January 4, 2027
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 3x12 hour shifts, day or night rotation; weekdays with some weekends (3-4 weekend days per month)

Highlights:

• Contract length options: 13 or 26 weeks
• 27-bed mixed medical-surgical/telemetry unit with transitional PCU beds; PCU experience not required
• 4:1 patient ratios across all shifts; daily census of approximately 23 patients
• EPIC EMR system utilized for charting and documentation
• 36 hours of orientation provided; comprehensive interdisciplinary support including pharmacy, respiratory services, rapid response teams, and more
• Float requirements to lower acuity units within the organization as needed

Requirements:

• Active Ohio Registered Nurse license or valid compact license in hand at time of submission
• Minimum 1 year of recent RN experience
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certifications
• IV certification and competency with starting and maintaining IVs
• EPIC EMR experience strongly preferred
• Competencies required: chest tubes (Emerson/PleurEvac), interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, isolation precautions/PPE, peripheral line care, PICC line management, substance withdrawal management, oxygen administration, and use of rapid response/code teams
• Graduation from an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
• 2 professional references required: at least 1 from a manager/director or formal supervisor; charge RN acceptable for second reference
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and multitasking abilities
• Travel nursing experience preferred but not required

Key Responsibilities:

• Start, manage, and maintain IV access for patients
• Administer medications safely and monitor patient responses
• Perform vital sign monitoring and assess patient status throughout shift
• Provide patient and family education on treatments and self-care practices
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care team to develop and implement patient care plans
• Document care using EPIC EMR system
• Manage medical-surgical procedures including Foley catheters, PICC lines, IV antibiotics, chest tubes, and assist with bedside procedures such as paracentesis
• Care for patients with diverse diagnoses including general medical issues, organ failure, opioid withdrawal, behavioral issues, and developmental delays
• Maintain adherence to hospital policies and ensure patient safety at all times

Patient Population:

Adults and geriatric patients with a wide range of medical-surgical and telemetry needs, including cardiac monitoring, post-procedure care, and complex medical management.

Vaccination Requirements:

• Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only)
• COVID-19 vaccine not required

Parking Information:

Agency staff have the following parking permit options (purchased through campus parking services):

WMC Agency Permit (Most Convenient Option)
24/7 access to medical center garage with guaranteed availability
$215.20/month or $716.62 per 100-day permit

WB Permit (Budget Option)
Weekend/holiday access to nearby garages; 24/7 access to west campus surface lots with shuttle service to medical center
$15.67/month

CXS Permit
Weekend/holiday access to nearby garages; 24/7 access to surface lots
$31.42/month

Please note: Parking costs and options are subject to change per campus parking policies.

Important Compliance Information:

• Strict compliance deadline of Tuesday prior to start date with no exceptions
• Ohio fingerprinting process is urgent and must be completed immediately after contract signing
• Candidates within driving distance of Ohio must complete fingerprinting in-state as soon as possible; remote candidates will receive mailed fingerprinting packets
• Unresponsive or uncooperative candidates are at risk of assignment postponement or cancellation
• One pre-approved time off request is available; discuss scheduling needs during submission process
• Former facility employees are eligible for travel assignments after 6 months away from the organization
• Local candidates are accepted at the same rate

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This position offers the opportunity to work in a well-supported, collaborative environment with comprehensive interdisciplinary resources and a manageable patient ratio. You'll gain valuable experience managing diverse patient populations with complex medical needs while working with an experienced team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care. The flexible contract length options allow you to tailor the assignment to your professional goals.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• Core Mandatory Part I
• Core Mandatory Part II (Nursing)
• Core Mandatory Part III
• Med Surg Tele
• Medical Surgical-Telemetry
• Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN A
• PALS
• RN - Medical Surgical (505)
• RN - Pharmacology A
• Tele