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, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele assignment in an oncology-focused clinical resource unit requiring Epic, BLS, and ACLS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Work in a Comprehensive Cancer Center on an inpatient Med/Surg Telemetry unit
• Patient population includes a variety of oncology diagnoses across 36-bed units
• Floating required to MedSurg units including Bone Marrow Transplant, Acute Leukemia, Hematology, Medical Oncology, Gynecological Oncology, Urology, Colorectal, Surgical Oncology, and Corrections Healthcare
• Assignments involve heavy focus on infection prevention protocols and patient fall prevention
• Staffing ratios target 1:4, may increase to 1:5
• Epic EMR experience required
• Schedule consists of 12-hour night shifts, with day/night rotating schedules available; weekends as needed based on unit requirements
• No set or blocked scheduling offered, but self-scheduling requests are considered before final posting
• Responsibilities include providing care for diverse oncology patient groups and adhering to strict infection guidelines
• Orientation includes one week of dayshift plus five bedside shifts before working independently
• First week orientation is Monday through Friday on day shift
• Strict fingerprinting compliance required as part of onboarding, especially for out-of-state applicants
• Locals are accepted at the same pay rate
• Request for time off must be submitted with initial application

Requirements

• Active OH or compact RN license required and must be in hand at consideration
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum of 2 years experience at MS level or higher required
• Oncology nursing experience preferred but not mandatory
• Epic EMR proficiency required
• Must have completed nursing education through an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• Two professional references required, with at least one from a manager, director, or supervisor
• Former employees must have a 6-month gap before eligibility; current employees at affiliated hospitals ineligible for travel positions

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-639636. 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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