Med/Surg Tele | Registered Nurse

Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse (RN) – 16-Week Travel Nursing Contract in Columbus, Ohio

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) opportunity in Columbus, Ohio, with $1,940–$2,040 in estimated weekly pay. Join a high-acuity adult medical-surgical and telemetry team caring for patients with complex oncology and neurological conditions.

This travel nursing job is ideal for a confident acute-care RN who enjoys caring for medically diverse patients, interpreting telemetry rhythms, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and delivering attentive bedside care in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Columbus offers the energy of a vibrant university city, with walkable neighborhoods, diverse dining, arts and entertainment, professional sports, and easy access to parks and outdoor activities.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940–$2,040
• Registered Nurse Specialty: Medical-Surgical/Telemetry
• Healthcare Setting: Adult acute-care unit with mixed medical-surgical and progressive-care acuity
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Contract Length: 16 weeks
• Nursing Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week, typically 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatric patients, including individuals with head and neck cancers, neuro-oncology diagnoses, and brain tumors
• Typical Assignment: Approximately 1 nurse to 5 patients
• Unit Capacity: Approximately 36 beds with an average daily census of 32 patients
• Scheduling Note: Rotating day/night assignments may be scheduled according to unit needs and reviewed during each scheduling period

Med/Surg Tele RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license in Ohio or a valid multistate compact license at the time of submission
• At least 2 years of current acute-care Registered Nursing experience in the Medical-Surgical/Telemetry specialty, with consistent specialty experience within the past 12 months
• Current BLS certification
• Epic electronic health record experience
• Experience interpreting and managing cardiac dysrhythmias and telemetry monitoring
• Experience with IV starts and tracheostomy care, including suctioning and inner-cannula changes
• Education from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• ACLS, NIHSS, and OCN certifications are preferred or may be required based on unit needs
• Ability to float to units with equivalent or lower acuity
• Two professional references, including at least one manager, director, supervisor, or other formal leader
• Ability to complete Ohio fingerprinting and credentialing requirements promptly after accepting the assignment
• Flu vaccination required; medical exemptions may be considered

Travel RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in a Medical-Surgical/Telemetry environment
• Monitor cardiac rhythms, recognize changes in patient status, and escalate concerns appropriately
• Care for patients with oncology, neuro-oncology, head and neck cancer, and brain tumor diagnoses
• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments, administer medications, and evaluate patient responses to treatment
• Initiate and maintain peripheral IV access and manage IV therapies according to established protocols
• Provide tracheostomy care, including suctioning, routine maintenance, and inner-cannula changes
• Manage JP drains, Hemovac drains, and other bedside equipment
• Use telemetry monitors, infusion pumps, bladder scanners, and other unit equipment safely
• Maintain strong infection-prevention and fall-prevention practices
• Collaborate with physicians, pharmacy, respiratory therapy, physical therapy, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, and other members of the care team
• Float to comparable units as needed while maintaining high standards of patient care

Apply now for this Medical-Surgical/Telemetry travel nursing opportunity 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.