Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Travel Nursing Contract in Springfield, Ohio

Explore a 13-week travel nursing job for an experienced Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse in Springfield, Ohio. Join a collaborative adult medical-surgical and telemetry team and make a meaningful impact caring for medical, orthopedic, bariatric, and general surgical patients. This 30-bed unit supports a team-based nursing model with remote telemetry monitoring, experienced support staff, and a focus on safe, evidence-based care. Springfield offers a welcoming community with convenient access to the attractions and amenities of both Columbus and Dayton.

Travel RN Job Details

• Job Title: Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse
• Specialty: Medical-Surgical Telemetry Nursing
• Healthcare Setting: 30-bed adult acute-care medical-surgical unit
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Location: Springfield, Ohio
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• End Date: January 18, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800-$1,890
• Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekend and Holiday Requirement: Every other weekend and every other holiday
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients
• Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs
• Additional Requirement: EKG examination required; local candidates are not eligible

Travel Nurse Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the working state or a valid compact-state license
• At least 1 year of Registered Nurse experience
• Acute-care hospital experience preferred
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved provider before providing direct patient care
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred at hire
• Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN), Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN), and National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications preferred
• Strong patient assessment, prioritization, clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork skills
• Ability to safely care for patients requiring telemetry monitoring, oxygen therapy up to 6 L via nasal cannula, and intermittent BiPAP
• Ability to work night shifts, every other weekend, and every other holiday
• Ability to meet the physical demands of bedside nursing, including patient mobility assistance, lifting, pushing, pulling, standing, and walking

Med/Surg Tele RN Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive initial and ongoing nursing assessments, interpret findings, and develop individualized plans of care
• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care for adult and geriatric medical-surgical, orthopedic, bariatric, and general surgical patients
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards, facility policies, and scope of practice
• Monitor patients using remote telemetry, recognize changes in cardiac rhythm or clinical condition, and escalate concerns promptly
• Care for patients with IVs, ports, PICC lines, heparin infusions, chest tubes, and advanced respiratory needs as applicable
• Evaluate patient responses to treatment, revise plans of care, and communicate changes to the interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Coordinate patient care with patients, families, providers, nursing assistants, licensed practical nurses, and other support services
• Promote patient safety, privacy, infection prevention, cultural sensitivity, and quality improvement
• Provide patient and family education related to diagnoses, treatments, medications, recovery, and discharge planning
• Remain calm and adaptable in high-stress situations while advocating for patient needs and preferences

Apply now for this Med/Surg Tele travel Registered Nurse opportunity in Springfield, Ohio, and join a supportive healthcare team.

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 discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.