American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Columbus, Ohio.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: Med Surg / TelemetryDiscipline: RNStart Date: 01/05/2026Duration: 13 weeks36 hours per weekShift: 12 hours, daysEmployment Type: Travel \n Job Description\n American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Medical Surgical/Telemetry Oncology unit, requiring a current OH or compact RN license and strong telemetry skills.\n \n Responsibilities\n Position is on a Medical Surgical/Telemetry Oncology unit caring for adult and geriatric patientsPrimary patient population includes individuals with various solid tumor cancers such as breast, lung, prostate, pancreatic, colon, and esophageal cancers, as well as patients receiving antineoplastic chemotherapyStaffing ratio goal is 1:4, but may be 1:5 depending on unit needsDay and night 12-hour rotating shifts with variability based on department requirementsNo blocked scheduling is offered, but self-scheduling requests are considered prior to balancing and posting the final scheduleFloating required to other Med Surg Oncology unitsUses Epic for computerized charting; Epic experience preferredWeekends scheduled variably based on unit needsUnit focuses on infection prevention protocols and patient fall precautionsCares for patients throughout all phases of their cancer journey, including end-of-life care and those with general med surg issuesFirst week of orientation is Monday to Friday on dayshift, followed by 36 hours of on-unit orientation with a preceptorReferences required from at least two professionals, including one manager/director or formal leaderFormer employees are eligible if they have not worked at the facility within the last 6 months; current employees are not eligibleAll candidates must complete required Ohio fingerprinting as soon as contract is signedLocals are accepted at the same rate as travelersTime off requests must be submitted and built into the contract\n \n Requirements\n Active OH or compact RN license in hand at time of considerationMinimum 2 years of RN experience requiredCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS) certification requiredSkills in telemetry monitoring and telemetry interpretation requiredEducation must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited programPrevious travel experience preferredOncology (ONS chemo) certification preferred but not required\n Benefits\n High Pay and BonusesMedical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options401(k) PlanWeekly Payroll DepositFree Online CEUsGenerous Housing AllowanceTravel and Licensure ReimbursementsNon-taxed Per Diem and SubsidyTraveler Rewards and Discounts\n American Traveler Job ID #P-643296.
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 TeleAbout American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service.
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