Overview
Registered Nurse – Med Surg Tele available for a travel assignment in Lima, Ohio. Start date: 08/25/2026. 13-week contract with 36 guaranteed hours per week. Shift: 7:00 PM–7:30 AM (12-hour nights). Setting: hospital-based Med Surg Tele unit. Weekly pay range: $1,690–$1,725. This is a travel - temporary assignment with a focus on adult medical-surgical and telemetery care.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,690–$1,725 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 7:00 PM–7:30 AM (12-hour nights)
- Start date: 08/25/2026
- Setting: Hospital Med Surg Tele unit
- Schedule note: Every other weekend; on-call not required
- Local traveler policy: Lima area residents within 45 miles may be considered local travelers and may have rate adjustments

Responsibilities
- Provide direct, patient-centered care to adults on a Med Surg Tele floor, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care using age-specific criteria.
- Monitor telemetry and cardiac rhythms; administer and titrate cardiac medications (Cardizem, Amiodarone, Nitro, Heparin, Cardene, Dobutamine, Lasix, Bumex) per orders and document responses.
- Recognize early signs of clinical deterioration; communicate changes promptly to the care team; intervene using critical thinking skills.
- Collaborate with physicians, LPN/PCT, and Unit Secretaries; assist in planning, directing, and teaching non-RN staff as appropriate.
- Provide patient and family education; ensure accurate documentation in the electronic health record and adherence to hospital policies.
- Support discharge planning and care transitions, while maintaining safety, infection control, and quality improvement standards.

Requirements
- Current RN license in Ohio or a Compact state (Nursys verification required)
- Active BLS and ACLS credentials from the American Heart Association
- Minimum 2+ years of Med Surg/Telemetry nursing experience (required)
- Proficient telemetry skills with knowledge of heart rhythms and appropriate interventions
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, acute care setting and to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team
- Education: RN with the ability to practice in the listed unit; favorable to the assignment’s shift and schedule
- Ability to meet the specified shift and length of assignment in Lima, OH

Benefits and Support
- Guaranteed hours on a 13-week assignment
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment
- Extension opportunities based on unit needs and performance
- Nationwide travel opportunities through the program

Find more opportunities
If this assignment isn’t the perfect fit, you can explore additional RN travel openings at Healthforce Healthcare LLC by visiting https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply

Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

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Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

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We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

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