Med/Surg Tele | Registered Nurse

Travel Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) – Lima, Ohio

Bring your medical-surgical and telemetry expertise to this 13-week travel nursing contract in Lima, Ohio. On a 28-bed, orthopedic-focused unit, you’ll care for adults recovering from procedures and managing a range of medical and orthopedic needs. Deliver thoughtful, evidence-based acute care, monitor changing patient conditions, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team throughout each patient’s recovery. Lima is a welcoming northwest Ohio community with local parks, cultural attractions, and convenient everyday amenities.

Travel RN Job Details

• Location: Lima, Ohio (on-site)
• Assignment: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: November 30, 2026
• End Date: March 1, 2027
• Schedule: 3 12-hour night shifts per week (36 hours per week)
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130–$2,250
• Unit: Orthopedic-focused medical-surgical/telemetry stepdown
• Patient Population: Primarily post-operative orthopedic patients, with some trauma and medical patients

Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of registered nursing experience
• Current RN license in the state of practice or a qualifying compact license
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Successful completion of the required dysrhythmia examination
• Clinical experience with telemetry and acute-care nursing; orthopedic post-operative experience is helpful
• Ability to assess patients, communicate clearly, and respond calmly to changing conditions
• This travel RN assignment is not open to local candidates

Med/Surg Telemetry RN Responsibilities

• Complete initial and ongoing nursing assessments, identify patient needs, develop and prioritize plans of care, and evaluate outcomes.
• Monitor cardiac rhythms and hemodynamic status, recognize changes, and take timely, evidence-based action.
• Administer medications safely, including heparin when ordered, and follow applicable clinical policies and standards.
• Provide post-operative nursing care for patients recovering from back, neck, hip, and knee procedures, including safe mobility and recovery support.
• Assess and manage surgical drains such as Hemovac, True-Close, and JP drains.
• Coordinate care with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team; support patient education, safety, and advocacy.
• Adapt care to patient needs, including appropriate oxygen support, and seek assistance when a patient’s condition requires a higher level of care.

Apply now for this travel Registered Nurse opportunity in Lima, Ohio.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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.