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Med/Surg Tele | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareColumbus, OHTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Columbus, OH
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 12, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$55.28
Weekly
$1,990
Yearly (full-time)
$103,480
Start date
November 16, 2026

This job pays about $55.28/hour — 39% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Ohio ($39.67/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

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Job description

Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Assignment in Columbus, Ohio

Apply now for a 13-week travel RN opportunity in Columbus, Ohio, providing acute-care medical-surgical and telemetry nursing to adult and geriatric patients on night shifts.

Join a collaborative acute-care team as a Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse and care for a broad range of general medicine and telemetry patients in a dynamic clinical environment. This travel nursing assignment offers a manageable patient ratio, consistent 12-hour night shifts, and the opportunity to strengthen your medical-surgical nursing and cardiac telemetry experience. Columbus combines a vibrant community, excellent dining and cultural attractions, and easy access to parks and outdoor recreation.

Travel Nursing Job Details

  • Position: Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse
  • Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing assignment
  • Location: Columbus, Ohio
  • Start Date: November 16, 2026
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940–$2,040
  • Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12-hour night shifts
  • Shift Hours: 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.
  • Hours: 36 hours per week
  • Weekend Coverage: Approximately 3–4 weekend shifts per month
  • Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients
  • Typical Patient Ratio: 4 patients per nurse
  • Orientation: 36 hours

Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN Requirements

  • Active Ohio RN license or valid compact RN license in hand at the time of submission
  • At least 1 year of registered nursing experience, preferably in medical-surgical nursing or telemetry care
  • Current BLS and ACLS certifications
  • IV certification and demonstrated IV therapy competency
  • Experience with telemetry monitoring and interpretation of cardiac dysrhythmias
  • Proficiency with starting and maintaining peripheral IVs and managing PICC lines
  • Experience with chest tubes, oxygen administration, isolation precautions, and substance-withdrawal care
  • EPIC documentation experience preferred
  • Education from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
  • Strong communication, critical-thinking, organization, and multitasking skills

Med/Surg Tele RN Responsibilities

  • Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to adult and geriatric medical-surgical and telemetry patients
  • Assess patients, monitor vital signs and cardiac rhythms, and respond appropriately to changes in condition
  • Start and manage IV access, administer medications, and provide IV antibiotic therapy
  • Care for patients with complex general medicine diagnoses, including opioid withdrawal, organ failure, changes in level of consciousness, behavioral concerns, and developmental or intellectual disabilities
  • Perform and assist with medical-surgical procedures such as Foley catheter care, PICC management, chest tube care, paracentesis support, peritoneal dialysis support, and lumbar puncture assistance
  • Educate patients and families regarding treatments, medications, recovery, and self-care
  • Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in EPIC
  • Collaborate with providers and interdisciplinary partners, including respiratory therapy, pharmacy, rehabilitation, radiology, social services, and rapid response teams
  • Float to other units within the organization as needed, including lower-acuity areas
  • Follow clinical policies, infection-prevention standards, and patient-safety practices

Additional Travel Assignment Information

  • Medical-surgical or telemetry experience is required; prior progressive-care experience is not required.
  • Travel nursing experience is welcome but not required.
  • Two professional references are required, including at least one reference from a supervisor, manager, director, or other formal leader.
  • Credentialing and fingerprinting steps must be completed promptly after acceptance to support the scheduled start date.
  • Required time off should be disclosed during submission and incorporated into the assignment schedule.
  • Seasonal flu vaccination is required; medical exemptions may be considered. COVID-19 vaccination is not required.

Apply now for this Columbus, Ohio travel nursing opportunity and join an experienced acute-care healthcare team as a Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse.

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.

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