Travel MS​/Tele RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Columbus, Ohio.

• Specialty:
  Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  12/14/2026
• Duration:
  16 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, rotating
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Dec 14, 2026
• Length: 16 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Tele RN for an oncology unit requiring 2 years of acute care experience and an active OH or compact RN license.

• Work in the Medical Oncology Med/Surg Tele unit of a cancer hospital
• Cares for adult and geriatric patients with all subtypes of solid tumor cancers including breast, lung, prostate, pancreatic, colon, and esophageal cancer
• Patients receiving antineoplastic chemotherapy and those transitioning through all stages of the cancer journey, including end-of-life care
• Staffing ratio goal of 1:4, with ratios up to 1:5 as needed
• Day shift (3x12, 7:00-19:30) or Night shift (3x12, 19:00-7:30)
• Variable weekend requirements based on unit needs with no set or blocked scheduling
• Floating required to other Med/Surg Oncology units
• Uses Epic for computerized charting

• Active OH or compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• Current BLS certification required
• ONS Chemo certification preferred
• 2 years of current acute care experience in the specialty required, with consistent work in the last 12 months
• Oncology experience preferred but not required
• Skills required include IV therapy/phlebotomy, starting and maintaining IVs, central line blood draws, blood product administration, cardiac monitoring, and interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Experience accessing and managing ports and administering chemotherapy preferred
• Tracheostomy care/management skills preferred
• Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• 2 professional references required, with at least 1 from a Manager/Director or formal leadership role and the second from a Charge RN or higher (no coworker references accepted)

• Heavy focus on infection prevention protocols and fall prevention
• Candidates come with a willingness to learn and grow their nursing practice
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Previous travel experience preferred but not required
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• Former employees eligible for a travel assignment after being away from the facility for 6 months or more
• Current employees are ineligible to be hired as a traveler at this health system
• RTO must be submitted with the application and built into the contract, limited to 7 days or less
• Candidates must complete Ohio BCI and FBI fingerprinting as soon as an offer is accepted, including lifetime background checks

American Traveler Job  #P-778113. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.