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: 01/05/2026
• Duration: 16 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position with adult oncology patients and rotating day/night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Work in a hospital-based Med/Surg Tele oncology unit
• Patient population includes adults and geriatrics with various solid tumor cancers
• Common cases involve breast, lung, prostate, pancreatic, colon, and esophageal cancers, as well as patients undergoing antineoplastic chemotherapy
• Nurse-to-patient ratio typically 1:4, may be up to 1:5
• Floating required to other Med/Surg Oncology units
• Rotating day and night 12-hour shifts, with scheduling based on department needs
• Self-scheduling requests allowed and considered prior to final schedule approval
• EPIC EMR used for computerized charting
• Care for adult and geriatric oncology patients across the spectrum of cancer diagnoses and treatments
• Infection prevention and patient fall protocols are emphasized
• First week orientation is Monday to Friday dayshift, followed by 36 hours on-unit with a preceptor
• May be assigned days, nights, or rotating shifts based on staffing priorities
• Locals are accepted at the same rate
• Time off requests must be built into the contract
• Former employees may be eligible if away from the facility for at least 6 months
• Current employees of Ohio State University hospitals are not eligible for this travel assignment

Requirements

• Active OH or compact RN license in hand
• Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience
• Current BLS certification required
• Experience with telemetry interpretation and monitoring required
• Previous travel nursing experience preferred
• Oncology experience preferred but not required
• Education from an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program required
• Two professional references required, one must be from a supervisor or formal leadership role
• Completion of Ohio fingerprinting process required promptly after booking

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-641521. 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: Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

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