Job Title: Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical / Telemetry (MS/Tele)
Location: Columbus, OH
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 16 Weeks
Shift & Schedule: Night Shift | 7:00 PM–7:30 AM | 3 Nights/Week | 36 Hours/Week
Local Candidates Required: Yes
Traveler Candidates Required: Yes
Pay Rate
Local: $55–$58/hr
Traveler: $59–$62/hr
Note: This job doesn't offer any benefits.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to provide comprehensive care to Medical-Surgical and Telemetry patients, including cardiac monitoring, oncology care, medication administration, and symptom management.
Required Qualifications
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Current BLS/BCLS certification.
Minimum 2 years of RN experience in an acute-care setting.
Previous Epic EMR experience required.
Strong experience in Medical-Surgical and Telemetry nursing.
Proficiency in cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation.
Experience accessing implanted ports and managing central lines and PICC lines.
Ability to administer blood products and manage arterial lines.
Experience initiating IVs and assisting with chest tube insertion and removal.
Knowledge of ABG interpretation and high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) management.
Strong understanding of infection prevention and fall prevention protocols.
Willingness to float to units with equivalent or lower levels of acuity.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous travel nursing experience.
Oncology experience.
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients in the Medical-Surgical Oncology unit.
Monitor patients receiving chemotherapy and provide continuous cardiac monitoring as indicated.
Care for patients with soft tissue malignancies requiring diagnostic services, chemotherapy, and symptom management.
Assess and manage symptoms related to disease progression, treatment, and associated comorbidities.
Monitor vital signs, interpret cardiac rhythms, and promptly identify changes in patient condition.
Administer medications, blood products, and prescribed treatments according to facility protocols.
Provide central line, PICC line, and implanted port care.
Assist with chest tube insertion and removal and manage arterial lines as required.
Monitor respiratory status and provide care for patients requiring high-flow nasal cannula.
Interpret arterial blood gas (ABG) results and communicate significant findings to the healthcare team.
Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation in Epic.
Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate individualized patient care.
Follow strict infection prevention, fall prevention, and patient safety practices.
Float to units with equivalent or lower acuity as required.