Registered Nurse - MedSurg Telemetry
Location: Columbus, OH
Start Date: 03-23-2026
End Date: 07-13-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Night, 3x12-hour (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM), typically three nights per week; self-scheduled with variable weekends as needed (night)
Hours per Week: 38
Candidate Pay Rate: $60 per hour
About United Health Care Staffing
At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality telemetry nursing care to adults and geriatrics on oncology and med-surg telemetry units
- Monitor cardiac telemetry continuously and interpret dysrhythmias to guide timely interventions
- Provide IV therapy, start and maintain peripheral IVs, manage PICC and central lines, and administer blood products safely
- Follow and reinforce infection prevention and isolation precautions to protect vulnerable oncology patients
- Respond as an active team member on Rapid Response and Code teams during emergencies
- Float across specialized units including BMT, acute leukemia, hematology, surgical oncology and PCU to meet patient needs
- Document patient care thoroughly and accurately in Epic charting
- Educate patients and families on treatments, post-op care, and discharge instructions to support recovery
Qualifications
- Active RN license (ability to work in Ohio required)
- Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
- Minimum 2 years of high-acuity MedSurg Telemetry (or higher) experience within the past 3 years, with at least 1 year of current specialty experience
- Travel nursing experience required
- Epic charting experience required
- Comfort managing patient ratios up to 1:4 to 1:5 on MedSurg Telemetry and 1:3 in PCU, depending on acuity
- Preferred: OCN or ONS/ONCC certification and oncology experience
Knowledge & Skills
- Telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation/management
- IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood product administration, and central/PICC line care
- Familiarity with Epic electronic charting
- Infection prevention protocols and isolation precautions/PPE
- Experience with Alaris pumps, GE telemetry monitor system, PCA and epidural pumps
- Respiratory support skills: HFNC, BiPAP/CPAP, tracheostomy care, chest tube management
- Comfort with oncology-related care: chemotherapy monitoring/administration (preferred), BMT and acute leukemia familiarity
- Use of Rapid Response/Code teams and emergency response procedures
Benefits
- Generous housing stipend and travel support to make your move easy and stress-free
- Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
- 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
- Life insurance and basic protection for peace of mind
- Paid time off to recharge between assignments
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement to simplify state requirements
- Travel reimbursement and support for contract-related expenses
- Referral bonus program for bringing great teammates aboard
- A supportive, interdisciplinary team that values your skills and growth
Travel Perks: Explore Columbus, OH
Columbus is a vibrant Midwestern hub with a lively dining and arts scene. Explore the Short North Arts District for galleries and boutiques, stroll through historic German Village for great cafes and architecture, visit COSI for a science-filled outing or the Columbus Museum of Art for a cultured afternoon. Enjoy outdoor time along the Scioto Mile or Franklin Park Conservatory, and take a short weekend trip to Hocking Hills for hiking and waterfalls. Sports fans can catch events at Ohio State University, and the nearby Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is perfect for a day off.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - MedSurg Telemetry? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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