Local Contract RN Med Surg Oncology PCU/Telemetry

American Traveler is seeking a local contract nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a local contract nursing job in Columbus, Ohio.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: Med Surg / TelemetryDiscipline: RNStart Date: 08/10/2026Duration: 16 weeks36 hours per weekShift: 12 hours, nightsEmployment Type: Local Contract Assignment OverviewShift: Nights, 3x12hrsHours: 36 hrs/wkStart Date: Aug 10, 2026Length: 16 weeksOpenings: 1Description American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a mixed-acuity Med/Surg Telemetry Oncology position at a cancer hospital, working night shifts with a self-scheduling option and local candidates welcome.DetailsMixed-acuity PCU and Med/Surg Tele unit at a cancer hospital, with approximately 24 PCU beds and 24 MS Tele bedsMedical oncology patient population with diagnoses ranging from solid tumors to blood cancers; high acuity unitTelemetry monitoring using GE B450 monitorsEquipment includes Bladder Scanner, Alaris pumps, PCA pumps, and Continuous Bladder Irrigation (CBI)Pediatric patients are extremely rare on this unit; pediatric experience is not requiredStrong emphasis on infection prevention protocols and fall preventionStaffing ratios aim for 1:4–5 but may vary based on unit needsNight shift, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00–07:30)Self-scheduling: candidates submit preferred schedule requests prior to the final schedule being postedFirst week of orientation is Mon–Fri day shift; second week is 36 hours of on-unit orientation with a preceptorFloating required to units of equivalent or lower acuityWeekend shifts are variableRequirementsActive OH or Compact RN license requiredBLS (BCLS) certification requiredMinimum 2 years of oncology experience preferred but not requiredPrevious travel nursing experience preferredTwo professional references required: at least one must be from a Manager, Director, or formal leadership role (e.g., Supervisor); a Charge RN is acceptable as the second reference; co-worker references are not acceptedAdditional InformationChemotherapy competency is not required; however, the facility offers a 2-day chemo training course for candidates interested in professional developmentLocal candidates are accepted at the same rate as travelersFormer employees are eligible to return for a travel assignment after a minimum 6-month separation from the facilityRTO must be requested at the time of submission and built into the contract; RTO is limited to 7 days or less for the contract durationAll candidates must complete Ohio state fingerprinting as soon as possible after signing their contract; candidates outside of Ohio may need to travel to a fingerprinting location in Ohio or will be mailed a fingerprinting packet to complete urgentlyMultiple parking permit options are available for purchase through CampusParc, ranging from garage access to surface lot/shuttle options American Traveler Job ID #P-726695L.

Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg TeleAbout American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service.

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