Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - 2,115 per week - Columbus - GHR Healthcare - PH Division

Description

GHR Healthcare - PH Division 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:
03/23/2026


Duration:
13 weeks
36 hours per week

Shift:
12 hours

Employment Type:
Travel
Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Med/Surg Tele (Oncology-Focused Acute Care Float Pool) | Night Shift

Travel RN job in Columbus, Ohio:
Bring your high-acuity

Med/Surg Telemetry

expertise to a dynamic

oncology-focused acute care float pool

supporting specialized adult inpatient units within a

hospital health system . In this

travel Registered Nurse (RN)

role, you'll primarily support

Med/Surg Tele

oncology-focused units; float assignments may also include


PCU
oncology units as needed, with a strong focus on

infection prevention ,

fall reduction , and safe, evidence-based practice.

Located in

Columbus, OH 43210 , you'll be based near a lively, walkable area close to major campuses, local coffee shops and dining, museums, and green spaces—an ideal home base for exploring one of the Midwest's most vibrant cities between shifts.

Travel Nursing Job Details


Location:
Columbus, OH

43210

(On-Site) — Ohio travel nursing assignment


Pay Rate:
$0/hr (as provided)


Employment Type:
Travel Contract (Travel Nurse / Travel RN)


Start Date:
03/23/2026


End Date:
07/13/2026



Duration:
16 weeks (13–16 weeks possible)


Shift:
Nights, 3x12s (19:00–07:30)

Shift

Duration:
12 Hour Nights


Hours per Week:
36


Scheduling:
Self-scheduling requests considered; final schedule balanced by unit needs (no blocked scheduling)


Weekends:
Variable based on unit needs


Float Requirement:
Float to Med/Surg oncology-focused units; float may include
PCU oncology-focused units (e.g., bone marrow transplant, acute leukemia, hematology, medical oncology, gynecologic oncology, urology, colorectal, surgical oncology, and more)


Patient Population:
Adults & Geriatrics


Charting System:
Epic (experience required)


Orientation:
First week Mon–Fri days; additional bedside orientation before independent practice

Registered Nurse (RN) Requirements



Experience:
Minimum

2 years

of high-acuity

Med/Surg Telemetry

(or higher) experience within the most recent 3 years


Specialty Requirement:
At least

1 year of current

Med/Surg Tele specialty experience

Travel

Experience:
Required (travel nursing / travel RN)


Licensure:
Active

RN license

(compact or state license accepted, as applicable)


Certifications:
BLS ,

ACLS ,


NIHSS
(active and in good standing)


Preferred:
Inpatient oncology experience (helpful, not required)


Clinical Skills:
Telemetry interpretation/dysrhythmia management; rapid response/code team activation; central line/PICC care; port access/management; blood product administration; heparin protocols; PCA; chest tubes; surgical drains; feeding tube care; oxygen delivery modalities (including HFNC, BiPAP/CPAP); isolation precautions/PPE


References:
Two professional references required; at least 1 from a manager/director or formal leader (charge RN acceptable for 2nd reference; no coworker-only references)

Med/Surg Tele Travel RN Responsibilities (Oncology-Focused Acute Care Float Pool)

Deliver safe, evidence-based

acute care nursing

for Med/Surg Tele oncology patients while floating across specialized inpatient units (float may include
PCU oncology units as needed)

Continuously monitor

telemetry , recognize rhythm changes, and escalate appropriately using rapid response/code resources

Administer medications, blood products, and IV therapies per protocol, including anticoagulation and other high-alert treatments

Support complex oncology-related care needs while maintaining strong

infection control

and

fall-risk reduction

practices

Manage lines, drains, and devices (e.g., central lines, PICCs, ports, chest tubes, PCA pumps, feeding tubes, oxygen devices)

Document accurately in

Epic

and communicate clearly with the interdisciplinary team (IV team, respiratory, PT, pharmacy, social services, and more)

Maintain professionalism, adaptability, and patient-centered care in a fast-paced float environment

Apply now

to join our healthcare team as a

Travel Registered Nurse (RN)

in

Columbus, OH 43210

and make an impact in a high-acuity Med/Surg Tele oncology-focused float assignment.
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.

Planet Healthcare Job ID # 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:
Med/Surg Tele
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