Travel Palliative Care RN - $2,246 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 Start Date: 11/16/2026 Duration: 16 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Nov 16, 2026 Length: 16 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Tele RN to support a palliative care unit, requiring 2 years of acute care experience and Epic proficiency. Details Palliative care unit on the 11th floor of a cancer hospital focused on symptom management for seriously ill patients Patients experience uncontrolled pain, severe nausea/vomiting, failure to thrive, and fatigue Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00-7:30, with possible D/N rotating assignment based on departmental needs Shift assignments reviewed every 4-week scheduling period with no guarantee of consistency Required to float within units of equivalent or lower acuity level Epic EMR experience required Requirements Active OH or compact RN license required at time of submission BLS certification required; ACLS preferred Minimum 2 years of current acute care RN experience in the specialty, consistently worked within the last 12 months Epic charting system experience required Teaching hospital experience preferred Experience with medications, Heparin protocols, PCA, cardiac monitoring, and dysrhythmia interpretation/management Experience with isolation precautions/PPE Experience with respiratory care including nasal cannula, non-invasive airway management, oxygen administration, and oxygen tanks IV therapy/phlebotomy experience, including starting and maintaining IVs and peripheral line care Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program Two professional references required, with at least one from a manager/director or formal leadership role; charge RN acceptable for second reference; no coworker references accepted Additional Information Provide palliative symptom management care while also gaining exposure to other high-acuity med surg units through floating First-time travelers are welcome to apply Locals are accepted at the same rate Former employees eligible for a travel assignment once they have been away from the facility for 6 months or more Current employees of the health system are ineligible to be hired as a traveler at this facility RTO must be submitted and built into the contract, limited to 7 days or less Candidates must complete Ohio fingerprinting promptly after signing the contract; those outside Ohio but within driving distance must travel to a fingerprinting location, while those at greater distances will receive a mailed fingerprinting packet American Traveler Job ID P- . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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.5c143e31-5e -b d