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Med-Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Columbus, Ohio

Med-Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse travel contract in Columbus, Ohio, offering $1,940–$2,040 weekly for a 13-week night-shift assignment. Join a collaborative medical-surgical nursing team caring for adult and geriatric patients in a busy general medicine environment while building experience in telemetry monitoring, complex medical conditions, and bedside procedures. Columbus offers excellent dining, cultural attractions, outdoor recreation, and convenient access to parks and urban amenities.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse
• Employment Type: Travel nursing contract
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940–$2,040
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Start Date: November 30, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour night shifts
• Shift Hours: Approximately 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
• Weekend Coverage: Approximately 3–4 weekend days per month
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients
• Typical Patient Ratio: 1 nurse to 4 patients
• Floating: Required to other units within the healthcare system as needed
• Orientation: 36 hours

Med-Surg/Telemetry RN Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent Registered Nurse experience
• Current Ohio Registered Nurse license or a valid compact-state RN license in hand at the time of submission
• Current Basic Life Support certification
• Graduate of an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• Recent medical-surgical nursing and telemetry monitoring experience
• Ability to interpret and manage cardiac dysrhythmias
• Strong patient assessment, prioritization, communication, and clinical documentation skills
• Willingness to float to other units and work weekdays, night shifts, and assigned weekends
• Two professional references, including at least one reference from a manager, director, supervisor, or other formal leader
• Ability to promptly complete required credentialing, fingerprinting, and compliance steps
• Flu vaccination required; medical exemptions may be considered

Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric patients with a variety of general medical conditions, including substance withdrawal, organ failure, altered level of consciousness, behavioral concerns, and developmental or cognitive challenges.
• Monitor cardiac rhythms, recognize dysrhythmias, and initiate appropriate interventions or escalation of care.
• Perform focused and comprehensive nursing assessments, administer medications, and evaluate patient responses to treatment.
• Manage peripheral and PICC lines, initiate and maintain IV therapy, administer IV antibiotics, and provide oxygen therapy.
• Provide care for patients with chest tubes, urinary catheters, and other medical-surgical needs.
• Assist with or provide bedside care related to paracentesis, peritoneal dialysis, lumbar punctures, and other unit procedures as appropriate.
• Use isolation precautions and personal protective equipment according to clinical standards.
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory services, pharmacy, rehabilitation, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, and other interdisciplinary partners.
• Respond effectively to changes in patient condition and utilize rapid response or code resources when indicated.
• Document nursing care accurately and communicate patient status during handoffs and transitions.
• Float to other units as assigned while maintaining safe, evidence-based patient care.

Apply now for this Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse travel contract in Columbus, Ohio.

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.