Med/Surg Tele | Registered Nurse

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

Join a dynamic Med/Surg Tele team in Columbus, Ohio, as a Travel Registered Nurse and provide high-quality care to adult and geriatric patients in a mixed-acuity burn and specialty surgery setting. This 13-week travel nursing contract offers the opportunity to care for patients undergoing burn, plastic and reconstructive, urology, gynecologic, ENT, and oral/maxillofacial procedures. Columbus is a vibrant, welcoming city known for its diverse neighborhoods, thriving arts and dining scene, excellent parks, and energetic medical and university communities.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940-$2,040
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• End Date: February 15, 2027
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour nights, approximately 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric
• Charting: Epic
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Floating: Required to other units within the health system as needed

Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent Registered Nurse experience in Med/Surg Tele, medical-surgical nursing, or a comparable acute-care setting
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Current Registered Nurse license in Ohio or a valid compact nursing license in hand at the time of submission
• Graduate of an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Recent Epic charting experience
• Experience with telemetry monitoring and interpretation of dysrhythmias
• Ability to provide two professional references, including at least one manager, director, supervisor, or other formal clinical leader
• Strong adaptability and willingness to float between units when needed

Travel Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric patients with medical, surgical, burn, and specialty surgery diagnoses
• Monitor telemetry and recognize changes in cardiac rhythms, escalating concerns promptly
• Perform focused and comprehensive assessments, develop nursing care plans, and evaluate patient outcomes
• Provide burn dressings, wound care, wound-vac management, flap checks, and leech therapy as appropriate
• Manage central lines, PICC lines, peripheral IVs, chest tubes, surgical drains, feeding tubes, tracheostomies, and urinary catheters
• Administer blood products, IV medications, insulin protocols, heparin protocols, and non-titrated cardiac drips according to policy
• Provide respiratory support, including oxygen administration, high-flow nasal cannula, and BiPAP/CPAP management
• Collaborate with providers and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate safe, effective patient care
• Respond appropriately to changes in patient condition and participate in rapid response and code team activities
• Float to other clinical units as assigned while maintaining professional standards and continuity of care

Apply now for this Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse travel contract in Columbus, Ohio, and join a dedicated 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.