Med/Surg Tele | Registered Nurse

Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift Travel Nursing Contract in Columbus, Ohio

Experienced Med/Surg Tele RN wanted for a 16-week night shift travel nursing contract in Columbus, Ohio. Join a specialized 12-bed medical oncology and palliative care unit where compassionate nursing care, expert symptom management, and quality-of-life support are central to the patient experience. This opportunity is ideal for an acute care travel nurse who wants to deepen palliative care skills while caring for adults with complex medical needs. Columbus offers a vibrant community with excellent dining, arts, parks, and easy access to the resources of a major university city.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940–$2,040
• Job Specialty: Medical-Surgical Telemetry (Med/Surg Tele) Registered Nurse
• Healthcare Setting: Medical Oncology and Palliative Care Unit
• Shift: Night shift, 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 12 hours
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Contract Length: 16 weeks
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Orientation: 72 hours
• Weekend Coverage: As needed based on unit requirements

Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of current acute care RN experience in Med/Surg Tele, medical-surgical nursing, telemetry nursing, or a closely related specialty
• Recent, consistent experience in the specialty within the past 12 months
• Active Ohio RN license or valid compact RN license in hand at the time of submission
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred or required where applicable to the assignment
• Epic electronic medical record (EMR) experience required
• Experience caring for oncology, palliative care, or other high-acuity medical-surgical patients preferred
• Knowledge of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic pain interventions, including equianalgesic opioid dosing
• Ability to float to units with equivalent or lower acuity
• Proficiency with dysrhythmia interpretation and management, heparin protocols, IV therapy, phlebotomy, patient-controlled analgesia (PCA), oxygen administration, isolation precautions, and non-invasive airway management
• Willingness to complete required Ohio fingerprinting and credentialing steps promptly
• Flu vaccination required; medical exemptions may be considered
• Education from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program

Med/Surg Tele RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to adult patients with serious, complex, and life-limiting illnesses
• Assess patients and develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans
• Manage symptoms including pain, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, and failure to thrive
• Administer medications and therapies while monitoring for effectiveness and adverse reactions
• Apply evidence-based pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic pain management strategies
• Monitor cardiac rhythms and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition
• Collaborate with providers, interdisciplinary team members, patients, and families regarding goals of care and treatment decisions
• Support patients and families with dignity, clear communication, and culturally sensitive care
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in Epic
• Float to comparable units as needed while maintaining high standards of patient safety and patient care

Apply now for this Med/Surg Tele travel nurse opportunity and join a compassionate healthcare team in Columbus, 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.