Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,059 per week (Hiring Immediately)

Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Lima, Ohio.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/13/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Title

RN Med Surg/Tele – Orthopedic Unit

Location

Lima, OH

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 12-Hour Shifts | Every Other Weekend, Every Other Holiday | Non-Local Candidates Only

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments, develop and implement individualized plans of care, and evaluate treatment effectiveness in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Safely administer medications including heparin drips and occasional PCA medications in accordance with state practice standards and facility policies.
• Manage care for primarily orthopedic patients (backs, necks, hips, knees), post-operative bariatric surgery patients, and some trauma and general medical patients.
• Monitor and manage surgical drains including Hemovac, True-close, and JP drains, and assist with safe patient movement and positioning post-operatively.
• Serve as point of contact for care coordination across hospital departments, advocating for patient safety and quality improvement.
• Collaborate with LPN team members and support staff; communicate effectively with patients, families, and all members of the care team.

Required Qualifications

• Current RN license in state of practice or covered under a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification required.
• Dysrhythmia Exam required prior to start (study guide available).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with patients and multidisciplinary staff.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with post-operative orthopedic patients including backs, hips, and knees, and familiarity with surgical drain management.
• Experience with Alaris infusion pumps and EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• CCRN or PCCN certification preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Why Join Us

• Work in a structured 28-bed orthopedic unit with defined support staff, a clinical shift supervisor present four nights per week, and a collaborative care environment.
• Opportunity to apply specialized orthopedic and post-operative nursing skills in a focused, high-quality patient care setting.

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #752174. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.

The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.

Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.

Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric’s mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others