Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg​/Telemetry

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Lima, Ohio.

• Specialty:
  Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  ASAP
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift | Lima, OH (Travel Assignment)

Travel Nurse – Med/Surg Telemetry RN (Night Shift) in Lima, OH | 13-week travel contract, estimated pay $1,800–$1,890/week. Join a collaborative, patient-focused healthcare team as a Registered Nurse providing Med-Surg and telemetry care in a modern 28-bed MS/Tele Ortho unit in Lima, Ohio (zip 45801).

This travel RN opportunity in Lima, Ohio offers hands-on orthopedic and post-op care for a diverse patient population including orthopedic (backs, necks, hips, knees), trauma ortho, select medical patients (UTI, appendicitis, generalized weakness), and bariatric surgery patients (day of surgery and POD #1). Lima is a welcoming Midwest community with affordable living and easy access to local parks and amenities—an excellent location for Ohio nursing jobs and travel RN assignments.

• Location: Lima, OH 45801 (Lima, Ohio healthcare jobs)
• Start Date: March 9, 2026
• End Date: June 8, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Employment Type: Travel Contract (On-Site) – Travel Nurse / Travel RN assignment
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Hours per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,800 – $1,890
• Unit: Med/Surg Telemetry Ortho (28 beds)
• Patient Population: Orthopedic, trauma ortho, select medical, and bariatric post-op patients
• Support Staff: Unit clerk (M-F, 7a-3:30p), charge RN with assignment, clinical shift supervisor at night

• Experience: Minimum 2 years recent RN experience required; 1 year Med/Surg Telemetry experience preferred (Med-Surg RN, Telemetry RN)
• License: Active RN license in Ohio or compact state (Ohio nursing jobs)
• Certifications: BLS and ACLS required
• Clinical
  
  Skills:
  
  Dysrhythmia exam required (study guide available); experience with surgical drains (Hemovac, JP, True-close), post-op ortho care, safe patient mobilization
• Preferred Technology: Experience with Alaris infusion pumps, hercules beds, and Epic EHR
• Soft Skills: Strong communication, teamwork, critical thinking, and ability to remain composed in high-acuity situations

• Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments, develop/update individualized care plans, and evaluate patient outcomes
• Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care for Med/Surg and telemetry patients, including continuous cardiac monitoring and escalation for rhythm changes
• Administer medications and treatments per policy; assess therapeutic response and monitor for adverse effects
• Manage lines, drains, and devices (Hemovac, JP, True-close) and support post-op recovery and mobilization
• Provide oxygen therapy as indicated (nasal cannula, venturi mask, occasional non-rebreather, and BiPAP when appropriate)
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members and support staff to ensure coordinated, high-quality patient care
• Educate patients and families on post-op expectations, mobility, drain care, and discharge planning
• Promote patient safety, privacy, and quality improvement initiatives while maintaining composure during high-acuity events

• Work in a modern 28-bed Med/Surg Telemetry Ortho unit with a supportive team
• Hands-on orthopedic and post-operative nursing experience for professional growth
• Competitive weekly pay ($1,800–$1,890) for travel RN assignments in Ohio
• Opportunity to expand telemetry and dysrhythmia monitoring skills and experience with Epic EHR

Apply today to join our healthcare team as a Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) in Lima, OH. Submit your resume to be considered for this 13-week travel RN assignment and take the next step in your nursing career. Questions about this travel nursing job? Contact our recruiter to learn more and start your application.

Benefits

• 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

• We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not…