Registered Nurse Medical Surgical/Tele

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Telemetry / Oncology (Observation Unit)

Location

Columbus, OH

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Onsite | Day or Night Shift (3x12 Hours) — Traveler's preference; Days 7:00–19:00 or Nights 19:00–7:30

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in an Observation Unit setting for patients with anticipated short lengths of stay (up to two midnights), with a focus on efficient, high-quality care and timely disposition decisions
• Manage a patient population including diagnoses such as dehydration, electrolyte abnormalities, nausea and vomiting, chemotherapy and radiation symptom management, acute kidney injury, syncope, urinary tract infections, palliative and pain control, and post-procedure monitoring
• Perform telemetry monitoring, interpret dysrhythmias, start IVs, and manage PICC lines
• Collaborate with APPs, supervising MDs, PCAs, and UCAs within a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio with charge nurse in assignment
• Occasionally float to an emergency department setting to assist with inpatient Med/Surg Telemetry patients awaiting transfer to an acute care unit (orientation to the area provided)

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license — compact or Ohio state license required and must be in hand at time of submission
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Medical Surgical / Telemetry nursing
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required
• Demonstrated skills in telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, IV insertion, and PICC line management
• Nursing education from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program required
• Two professional references required; at least one must be from a manager, director, or formal leadership role (charge RN acceptable for second reference; no coworker references accepted)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred
• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) certification preferred
• Experience with oncology patient populations, including chemotherapy and radiation symptom management

Why Join Us

• First-time travelers are welcome, offering an accessible entry point into travel nursing within a structured and well-resourced acute care environment
• Work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team in a specialized Observation Unit focused on delivering efficient, patient-centered care