Med/Surg Tele | Registered Nurse

Travel Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Contract in Lorain, Ohio

Experienced Registered Nurses can join an adult medical-surgical and telemetry team in Lorain, Ohio, for a 13-week travel nursing contract with competitive weekly pay. This opportunity is ideal for an acute-care RN who enjoys caring for diverse adult and geriatric patients in a collaborative hospital environment.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910–$2,010
• Location: Lorain, Ohio
• Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse contract
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks, ending February 1, 2027
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week; 36 hours per week
• Weekend and Holiday Rotation: Every other weekend and holiday
• Unit: 29-bed adult Med/Surg Telemetry unit
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:5 to 1:6, particularly on night shifts
• Scrubs: Navy blue

Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license in the state of practice or eligibility through a compact license
• At least 2 years of Registered Nurse experience, including acute-care experience
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale certification
• Successful completion of a dysrhythmia examination
• Recent experience caring for adult medical-surgical and telemetry patients
• Experience with insulin infusions; familiarity with Cardizem and heparin infusions is strongly preferred
• Ability to interpret and verify telemetry strips in the electronic health record once per shift
• Ability to provide safe, compassionate care to adult and geriatric patients
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, organization, and collaboration skills
• Travel nursing experience is not required; qualified local candidates are welcome

Med/Surg Telemetry RN Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive initial and ongoing assessments using the nursing process
• Develop, prioritize, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care
• Administer medications and treatments safely in accordance with nursing standards and applicable policies
• Monitor patients with telemetry needs, recognize dysrhythmias, and respond promptly to changes in condition
• Care for patients with orthopedic, neurologic, and telemetry diagnoses
• Manage patients with wounds, wound vacuums, PICC lines, and central lines
• Monitor patients receiving oxygen therapy, including nasal cannula, high-flow oxygen, CPAP, and BiPAP
• Safely monitor and manage commonly used medical-surgical infusions, including Cardizem, heparin, and insulin
• Provide patient and family education while supporting informed participation in care decisions
• Coordinate care with physicians, ancillary staff, patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team
• Advocate for patient safety, privacy, dignity, and culturally responsive care
• Document assessments, interventions, responses, and outcomes accurately in the electronic health record
• Recognize and respond confidently to rapidly changing patient conditions and emergencies
• Follow infection-prevention, safety, and universal-precaution practices while maintaining a professional and compassionate approach

About the Lorain, Ohio Nursing Opportunity

Join a dynamic adult medical-surgical and telemetry team in Lorain, a welcoming Lake Erie community known for its waterfront setting, convenient access to outdoor recreation, and proximity to the greater Cleveland area. This Ohio travel nursing opportunity offers the chance to provide high-quality acute-care nursing in a supportive hospital setting.

Apply now for this Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse travel contract in Lorain, 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.