Med Surg/Telemetry

RN - Med Surg/Telemetry

James Corrections Health Unit - M/S Tele - AYA OFFER - D/N or Nights

ONCOLOGY EXPERIENCE PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED. EPIC CHARTING EXPERIENCE REQUIRED!

If you accept a 12D/N rotating contract, you may be scheduled for days, nights, or a combination of both, depending on the departments needs. Shift assignments are reviewed every 4-week scheduling period, but changes are not guaranteed and are based on staffing priorities at that time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Float to various Oncology Medical-Surgical (MS) units as needed.
• Ensure staff safety in a secure corrections unit environment.

Certifications Required:

• BLS (Basic Life Support)

Special Procedures/Unit Details:

Unit is a corrections unit for Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections (ODRC) inmates. Locked unit with access controlled by Corrections Officers (CO). CO to inmate ratio: 1:2. Nurse to patient ratio: 1:3 for PCU, 1:4-5 for MS. Some shifts will be assigned to MS, others to PCU.

Skills and Competencies:

• Medical-Surgical/Telemetry
• Cardiac Monitoring and Emergency Response: Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias; Unit-based telemetry monitoring
• Endocrine/Metabolic: IV insulin protocols
• Gastrointestinal: Feeding tube care and management
• Genitourinary/Renal: Pre/Post Hemodialysis and renal failure management
• IV Therapy/Phlebotomy: Blood product administration, central line and peripheral line care/management, PICC line management, starting IVs
• Medications: Heparin protocols, management of cardiac drips (no titration), PCA (Patient-Controlled Analgesia)
• Respiratory: External CPAP/BIPAP, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), interpretation of ABGs (Arterial Blood Gases), nasal cannula, oxygen face masks, portable oxygen tanks, non-invasive airway management, tracheostomy management

Provider Support:

• Interpretation Services
• Pharmacy
• Physical Therapy
• Radiology
• Rapid Response Teams
• Respiratory Services
• Social Services
• Transportation

Modified Time:7/13/2026 12:00:00 AM

Account Manager: Ashley Schendel

Account Manager Email: View email address on click.appcast.io

COVID-19 Vaccine: Not Required

Flu Vaccine: Required - Medical Exemptions Only

Submittals: Low

Job Requirements & Qualifications:

• Previous Charge Experience: 2 Years of Experience
• Patient Ratio Experience: 4-5
• Charting System Experience: Required Charting System Name: Epic
• Community Hospital Experience:
• LTAC Experience:
• Trauma Level I Experience:
• Trauma Level II Experience:
• Travel Experience Required:
• Certifications: BLS
• Skills: Accessing/Managing Ports, Administration of chemotherapy, BiPAP/CPAP management, Blood Product Administration, Central line care/management, Feeding tube care and management, Heparin Protocols, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), Interpretation of dysrhythmias, Isolation Precautions/PPE, IV insulin protocols, Manage Cardiac drips- no titration, Management of dysrhythmias, Monitoring Chemotherapy, MS/Tele, Nasal Cannula, Non-invasive airway management, Oxygen tanks, PCA, PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown, Peripheral Line Care/Management, Phlebotomy, PICC line management, Pre/Post Hemodialysis Management, Starting and maintaining IVs, Surgical drains, Telemetry, Telemetry - on the unit monitoring, Titration of Insulin drips, Tracheostomy care/management, Use of Rapid Response/Code teams

Unit Details Staffing & Scheduling:

• Scheduling Type:
• Patient Ratios Days:
• Patient Ratios Nights:
• Patient Ratios Weekends:
• Float Required: To other MedSurg units within the James Cancer tower
• Call Required:
• Weekend Coverage:
• Number of Weekend Shifts Per Contract: Weekend shifts vary based on unit needs
• Pre-Approved Time Off: One
• Orientation Hours: 72

Facility & Patient Care Details:

• Patient Age Groups: Adults, Geriatrics
• Daily Census: 12
• Number of Visits Per Day:
• Number of Rooms: 12
• Number of Beds: 12
• Additional Unit Information: Interdisciplinary Support: IV Teams, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Interpretation Services, Radiology, Social Services, Rapid Response Teams, Pharmacy, Transportation, Unit Secretary
• Patient Diagnoses: Patients will have a variety of oncology diagnoses including solid tumors, blood cancers, post op care. Patients will also be admitted for oncology workup or a history of cancer with no active treatment plan. Patients could be admitted for (but not limited to) COPD, CHF, tumor lysis, DIC, Sepsis, chemo administration, neutropenic fevers, etc.

Special Procedures/Unit Details:

This unit is a locked corrections unit that will include both oncology and non-oncology patient population. Special Equipment: Working with Corrections Officers

Must meet experience requirements within the 3 most recent years. However, must have at least 1 year of CURRENT specialty experience for a clinical pass.

#Tier4 Travel Compliance

There is a strict compliance deadline of Tuesday prior to start no exceptions. Please screen for any candidate vacation time taking place immediately after booking as this will likely cause a push due to fingerprinting delays.

Please only submit to one location. The AM team will find the best fit for the clinician.

PLEASE NOTE: ALL CANDIDATES MUST BE MADE AWARE OF THE URGENCY OF THE OHIO FINGERPRINTING PROCESS. Candidate must complete fingerprints as soon as they sign contract.

TRAVELERS WHO ARE UNRESPONSIVE OR UNCOOPERATIVE WITH CREDENTIALING ARE AT RISK OF PUSH/CANCEL.

All candidates who are currently outside the state of Ohio but within driving distance will be required to drive to a fingerprinting location in Ohio as soon as possible after booking. Travelers who are extreme distances from Ohio will be mailed a fingerprinting packet, which is to be completed urgently upon receipt.

Detailed instructions will be sent to the candidate by the Credentialing team.

RTO required with submission, must be built into contract

Locals are accepted at the same rate

Reference Requirements: 2 professional references are required. At least 1 reference must be from a manager/director or someone in a formal leadership capacity (e.g., a supervisor). Charge RN acceptable for 2nd reference. No coworker references accepted.

Former employees are eligible for a travel assignment once they have been away from the facility for 6 months or more

Current employees are ineligible to be hired as a traveler at any Ohio State University hospital location

RNs- must have valid compact or state license in hand at time of submission.

MRI techs - submittals without OH license are acceptable.

Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program.

Guaranteed Hours: Contract Weeks: 112

Client Details:

Address: 460 W 10th Ave Rm 224

City: Columbus

State: OH

Zip Code: 43210

Cancellation Policy: 12 Hours Per Month (Up to 36 hours per 1