Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry - $2,300 to $2,400 per week in Columbus, OH

Registered Nurse (RN) | Med/Surg / Telemetry
Location: Columbus, OH
Agency: United Health Care Staffing, Inc.
Pay: $2,300 to $2,400 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 6/1/2026

About the Position

Registered Nurse - Med Surg/Oncology Telemetry

Location: Columbus, OH

Start Date: 06-01-2026

End Date: 09-21-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night, 3x12-hour nights per week, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM (Night); schedule may rotate and assignments are reviewed every 4-week scheduling period — orientation week 1 is Mon-Fri days, week 2 is 36 hours on-unit with a preceptor

Hours per Week: 36

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide high-acuity med-surg and oncology care on a mixed PCU/MS Tele unit, delivering safe, patient-centered nursing
• Continuously monitor telemetry and interpret/manage dysrhythmias to support timely interventions
• Manage IV therapy, start and maintain peripheral IVs, and care for PICC/central lines including central line blood draws
• Administer blood products and manage Continuous Bladder Irrigation (CBI), PCA and Alaris pump therapies as needed
• Follow strict infection prevention and isolation precautions to protect patients and staff
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (PT, Respiratory, Pharmacy, Social Work, Radiology) to coordinate complex care
• Participate in rapid response/code teams and escalate care appropriately for emergency situations
• Support professional development by engaging in available training (e.g., chemotherapy course) and mentoring newer staff

Knowledge & Skills

• Telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation/management
• Med-Surg and oncology patient care, including care for solid tumor and hematologic cancer patients
• IV therapy, IV starts, peripheral IV and PICC/central line management
• Blood product administration and central line blood draws
• Use of Alaris pumps, PCA pumps, bladder scanner, and CBI management
• Familiarity with respiratory supports: HFNC, BiPAP/CPAP, tracheostomy care, chest tube care
• Infection prevention, isolation precautions, and fall prevention protocols
• Comfort working with high-acuity patients and participating in rapid response/code situations

Requirements

• Active RN license (Ohio or compact eligible) required
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS/BLS) required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred
• Epic charting experience required
• 2 years of clinical experience preferred (oncology experience preferred but not required)
• Must meet experience requirements within recent 3 years; at least 1 year of current specialty experience for clinical pass
• Willingness to float to MS/Telemetry units of equivalent or lower acuity
• Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only); COVID-19 vaccine not required per facility guideline

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package with competitive offerings and opportunities to grow
• Flexible self-scheduling so you have input before the final schedule posts
• Professional development support — including a 2-day chemotherapy training course if you want it
• Structured orientation (week 1 days, week 2 on-unit preceptorship) to set you up for success
• Supportive interdisciplinary team and teaching-hospital preferred environment
• Paid time off and standard benefits to help you recharge
• Licensure and training assistance opportunities and mentorship from experienced clinicians
• A workplace culture that values infection prevention, safety, and your professional growth