Med/Surg Tele | Registered Nurse

Travel Med-Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) – Orthopedic Unit | Lima, Ohio

Travel RN opportunity in Lima, Ohio: a 13-week Med-Surg Telemetry contract on an orthopedic-focused unit, with estimated pay of $2,130–$2,250 per week.

Bring your nursing expertise to a 28-bed orthopedic-focused unit caring for adult and geriatric patients, primarily recovering from orthopedic procedures. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support safe, compassionate care. Local candidates are welcome to apply.

Travel RN Job Details

• Location: Lima, Ohio
• Healthcare Setting: Medical-surgical telemetry, orthopedic unit
• Contract: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts, three shifts per week; every other weekend and holiday
• Hours: Approximately 36 hours per week
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130–$2,250

Lima offers a welcoming community, local parks, and downtown attractions, with convenient access to amenities throughout northwest Ohio.

Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of registered nursing experience, including experience relevant to medical-surgical nursing or telemetry care
• Current RN license valid in Ohio or an applicable multistate compact license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications
• Successful completion of the required dysrhythmia exam
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with patients, families, and the care team
• Knowledge of post-operative orthopedic nursing care and surgical drains is preferred

Med-Surg Telemetry RN Responsibilities

• Assess patients, develop and implement individualized plans of care, and evaluate outcomes
• Provide nursing care primarily to post-operative orthopedic patients, including those recovering from back, neck, knee, and hip procedures
• Monitor cardiac rhythms and patient status, recognize changes, and respond with sound clinical judgment
• Administer medications safely and monitor ordered therapies, including heparin
• Care for and monitor surgical drains, including Hemovac, True-Close, and JP drains
• Coordinate care with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team; provide education and advocate for patient needs
• Maintain a safe care environment and follow applicable clinical standards and procedures

Apply now for this travel nursing opportunity in Lima, Ohio, and bring your medical-surgical telemetry experience to an orthopedic-focused care team.

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.