American Traveler 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: 08/24/2026
- Duration: 16 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
- Length: 16 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Palliative Care / MS Tele unit, requiring at least 2 years of RN experience and Epic proficiency, with day/night rotating shifts available.
Details
- Palliative care unit (11th floor) within a cancer hospital setting, focused on symptom management for patients with serious illness
- Patient population includes those experiencing uncontrolled pain, severe nausea/vomiting, failure to thrive, and fatigue
- High-acuity med/surg cases also encountered through float assignments to units of equivalent or lower acuity
- Rotating day and night shifts available: Days 7:00–19:30 or Nights 19:00–7:30 (3x12-hour shifts)
- Shift assignments (days, nights, or a combination) are reviewed every 4-week scheduling period based on departmental needs
- Floating required to units of equivalent or lower acuity
- Epic EMR — experience required
Requirements
- Active Ohio RN license or compact RN license required
- BLS certification required
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
- Epic EMR experience required
- 2 professional references required: at least 1 must be from a Manager, Director, or formal leadership role (e.g., Supervisor); a Charge RN is acceptable as the second reference — no coworker references accepted
- Previous travel nursing experience preferred
Additional Information
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- Local candidates are accepted
- All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted prior to the start of the assignment and is limited to 7 days or fewer
- Former employees of the facility are eligible to apply once they have been away for 6 months or more
- Ohio state fingerprinting is required and must be initiated promptly after booking — candidates outside Ohio may need to travel to an in-state fingerprinting location or complete a mailed fingerprinting packet upon receipt
American Traveler Job ID #P-730595. 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 Tele
About American Traveler
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.