Planet Healthcare 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: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours
Employment Type: Travel
Travel Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) – Oncology Unit, Columbus, Ohio
Advance your nursing career as a Travel Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) in Columbus, Ohio (zip code 43210). Join a leading oncology healthcare team for a 13-week travel nurse assignment in a state-of-the-art medical facility, providing exceptional care to adult and geriatric patients with oncology and cardiac needs. Experience the vibrant Columbus healthcare community, renowned for its welcoming atmosphere, beautiful parks, and thriving arts scene.
Med/Surg Tele RN Job Details
Location: Columbus, OH 43210 (Ohio nursing jobs)
Unit: Med/Surg Telemetry Oncology
Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse
Contract Duration: 13 weeks (Start: 01/05/2026 – End: 04/06/2026)
Shifts: 12-hour rotating shifts (Day: 07:00–19:30 / Night: 19:00–07:30), 3 shifts per week
Hours per Week: 36
Patient Ratio: 1:4
Comprehensive Orientation: 72 hours
Estimated Weekly Pay: $1940 - $1990
Registered Nurse Qualifications
Minimum 2 years of recent Med/Surg Telemetry RN experience
Active Registered Nurse license (compact RN license or Ohio state RN license)
Graduate of an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) certification required
EPIC electronic charting experience required
Previous travel nursing experience preferred
Ability to float to units of equivalent or lower acuity
Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions considered)
Two professional references (one from a nurse manager, director, or formal nursing leadership)
Med/Surg Tele RN Responsibilities
Deliver direct patient care to adults and geriatric patients with oncology and cardiac conditions
Perform continuous cardiac monitoring, especially during chemotherapy administration
Manage symptoms related to disease progression and treatment side effects
Implement infection prevention protocols and manage comorbidities
Utilize advanced clinical equipment: B450 monitors, GE telemetry system, bladder scanner, Alaris pumps, Stryker beds
Interpret dysrhythmias and arterial blood gases (ABGs)
Access ports, manage arterial and central lines, and provide PICC line care
Initiate and maintain IVs; assist with chest tube insertion and removal
Administer blood products and high flow nasal cannula (HFNC) therapy
Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams: Physical Therapy, Respiratory, Radiology, Social Services, Pharmacy, and more
Float to other Med/Surg Oncology units as needed to support patient care
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For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions.
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Planet Healthcare Job ID #436265. 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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