Travel Nurse RN - Med / Surg / Telemetry - $2,173 per week in Columbus, OH

Job Title : Registered Nurse Profession : Nursing Specialty : Medical Surgical / Telemetry Duration : 13-16 week assignment Shift : Day or Night Hours per Shift : 12 Hours Experience : Minimum 2 years of RN experience required License : Valid state or compact RN license required Certifications : Basic Life Support (BCLS) required Must-Have : - Previous travel experience preferred - Epic experience required - Ability to float within units of equivalent or lower level of acuity Description : The position requires care for patients with various medical and surgical needs. The majority of patients served experience continuous cardiac monitoring related to treatment. Patients may receive diagnostic services, chemotherapy, and symptom management. There is a heavy focus on infection prevention protocols and patient safety. Registered Nurses will manage comorbidities and assist with symptom management. The position involves interpretation of dysrhythmias and accessing ports. Key responsibilities include blood product administration and central line management. Nurses will also assist with high-flow nasal cannula and chest tube procedures. The daily census is expected to be approximately 36 patients. The facility may have interdisciplinary support available, including respiratory services and social services. Common patient diagnoses include various cancers and complications related to chemotherapy. Special equipment used in the unit includes cardiac telemetry monitors and bladder scanners. Candidates must be willing to meet credentialing requirements promptly. Professional references are required for consideration. Previous charge experience is preferred. The unit maintains a patient ratio of 1 : 4.