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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 1, 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 Contract in Columbus, Ohio

Apply now for a 13-week Med/Surg Tele travel nursing contract in Columbus, Ohio, caring for complex adult and geriatric patients on an acute-care team.

Join a collaborative adult acute-care team as a Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse (RN). This travel nurse assignment offers the opportunity to care for medically complex adult and geriatric patients while building expertise in telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia management, IV therapy, chest tubes, and rapid-response support. Columbus is a vibrant, welcoming city known for its diverse neighborhoods, strong healthcare community, parks, and lively arts and dining scene.

Travel Nursing Job Details

  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940–$2,040
  • Location: Columbus, Ohio
  • Assignment: 13-week travel nursing contract
  • Start Date: November 16, 2026
  • Schedule: 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12-hour nights, approximately 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.; three shifts per week
  • Healthcare Setting: Adult acute-care Med/Surg Tele unit
  • Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients
  • Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend, approximately 3–4 weekend shifts per month
  • Float Requirement: Flexibility to float to other units as needed
  • Orientation: 36 hours

Registered Nurse Job Requirements

  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio or a valid compact-state license in hand at submission
  • At least 1 year of recent Registered Nurse experience; Med/Surg Tele, telemetry, or acute-care nursing experience strongly preferred
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Graduate of an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
  • Demonstrated experience interpreting and managing cardiac dysrhythmias
  • Experience with telemetry monitoring, oxygen administration, isolation precautions, peripheral and PICC line management, and starting and maintaining IVs
  • Ability to care for patients experiencing substance withdrawal and activate rapid-response or code teams when appropriate
  • Two professional references, including at least one manager, director, supervisor, or other formal leader
  • Flu vaccination required; medical exemptions may be considered
  • Ability to complete required credentialing and Ohio fingerprinting promptly

Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in a Med/Surg Tele setting
  • Monitor cardiac rhythms, recognize changes in patient condition, and initiate appropriate nursing interventions
  • Manage telemetry patients with a range of medical and surgical diagnoses
  • Perform patient assessments, administer medications, and evaluate responses to treatment
  • Provide chest tube care, peripheral IV care, PICC line management, and oxygen therapy
  • Apply isolation precautions and maintain a safe, infection-conscious care environment
  • Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, physical therapy, social services, and rapid-response teams
  • Respond effectively to clinical emergencies and utilize rapid-response or code resources when indicated
  • Float to other appropriate units while maintaining safe, high-quality patient care
  • Support patients and families through clear communication, education, and compassionate bedside nursing care

Apply now to join a leading healthcare team and advance your travel nursing career 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.

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