Med/Surg Tele | Registered Nurse

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

Join a high-acuity medical-surgical telemetry team in Columbus, Ohio, as a Travel Registered Nurse and provide compassionate care to patients with complex medical and oncology-related needs. This 13-week, on-site travel nursing assignment offers rotating day and night shifts, opportunities to use your cardiac monitoring expertise, and the chance to care for a diverse patient population in a secure corrections healthcare setting. Columbus is a vibrant state capital known for its welcoming neighborhoods, extensive parks, arts and dining scene, and energetic community atmosphere.

Travel RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940–$2,040
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Healthcare Setting: On-site medical-surgical telemetry unit within a secure corrections healthcare environment
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week; 36 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour rotating shifts
• Shift Times: Days, 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.; nights, 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
• Rotation: The schedule rotates every 4 weeks, with the same shift worked for four consecutive weeks before rotating to the opposite shift
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend, including Friday and Saturday coverage
• Float Requirement: May float within the health system as needed
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 4–5 patients

Med/Surg Telemetry RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio or a valid compact RN license in hand at the time of submission
• At least 1 year of recent registered nursing experience; previous medical-surgical telemetry experience required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Strong cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation skills
• Experience with dysrhythmia management, IV insulin protocols, and insulin drips
• Proficiency with electronic charting; experience with any charting system accepted
• Education from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• Ability to work in a locked, secure unit and follow all access and safety procedures
• Two professional references, including at least one reference from a manager, director, supervisor, or other formal nursing leader
• Ability to complete required credentialing and fingerprinting promptly before the assignment start date

Travel Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to medical-surgical and telemetry patients throughout the shift
• Monitor cardiac rhythms, recognize changes in patient condition, and initiate appropriate interventions
• Care for patients with active oncology diagnoses and treatments, including solid tumors and hematologic conditions
• Support patients admitted for oncology evaluations as well as medical or surgical conditions such as COPD, sepsis, pneumonia, abnormal laboratory findings, and postoperative care
• Administer medications and manage IV insulin protocols and insulin drips according to established standards
• Perform focused and comprehensive nursing assessments, manage peripheral lines, and document care accurately
• Use oxygen delivery equipment, including nasal cannula and oxygen tanks, and provide non-invasive airway support as indicated
• Apply isolation precautions and personal protective equipment appropriately
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams and utilize rapid response and code team processes when needed
• Maintain a professional, respectful, and safety-focused approach while caring for patients in a secure corrections healthcare environment

Apply now for this Columbus, Ohio travel nursing opportunity and join a high-acuity medical-surgical telemetry 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.