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American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Columbus, Ohio.
Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry Discipline: RN Start Date: 01/04/2027 Duration: 16 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Jan 4, 2027 Length: 16 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Medical Surgical/Telemetry Oncology unit requiring 2 years of current acute care experience and telemetry monitoring skills. Details Work in a Medical Surgical/Telemetry Oncology unit caring for adult and geriatric patients with all subtypes of solid tumor cancers including breast, lung, prostate, pancreatic, colon, and esophageal cancer Care spans the full cancer journey from new diagnosis through treatment and transition to end-of-life care Patients present with true medical surgical issues alongside oncology diagnoses Staffing ratio goal is 1:4, with up to 1:5 possible Day shift (3x12, 7:00-19:30) and night shift (3x12, 19:00-7:30) available Weekend requirements vary based on unit needs with no set or blocked scheduling Floating required to other MedSurg Oncology units Uses Epic for computerized charting Requirements Active OH or compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration BLS certification required ONS Chemo certification preferred Minimum 2 years of current acute care experience required, consistently worked within the last 12 months and specific to the specialty applied for Oncology experience preferred but not required Telemetry interpretation and monitoring skills required IV therapy/phlebotomy skills including starting and maintaining IVs and central line blood draws Experience accessing and managing ports preferred Blood product administration experience required Chemotherapy administration experience preferred Cardiac monitoring and emergency response skills including interpretation and management of dysrhythmias Isolation precautions and PPE knowledge required Tracheostomy care/management skills preferred Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program Epic charting experience required Additional Information Heavy focus on infection prevention protocols and fall prevention Come with a willingness to learn and grow nursing practice in the oncology specialty First-time travelers are welcome to apply Locals are accepted at the same rate Former employees are eligible for a travel assignment once they have been away from the facility for 6 months or more Current employees of the health system are ineligible to be hired as a traveler at any location within the system 2 professional references required, with at least one from a manager, director, or formal leadership role; a Charge RN may serve as the second reference; coworker references are not accepted RTO must be submitted and built into the contract, limited to 7 days or less Candidates must complete Ohio BCI and FBI fingerprinting promptly after accepting an offer, including lifetime background checks American Traveler Job ID P-778109. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers. With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.