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Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Job in Columbus, Ohio – 13-Week Contract

Experienced Med/Surg Telemetry RN needed for a 13-week travel nursing assignment in Columbus, Ohio. Provide high-quality care to adult and geriatric patients while supporting a flexible float pool across units of equivalent or lower acuity.

Travel RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940–$2,040
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
• Shift Hours: 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.
• Guaranteed Weekly Hours: 36 hours
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
• Typical Patient Ratio: 1:5 on days, nights, and weekends
• Float Expectations: Float to units within the organization as needed, including units with equivalent or lower acuity
• Weekend Coverage: Minimum of 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule; availability for some holidays may be required
• Orientation: 24 hours

Med/Surg Telemetry RN Job Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of recent Med/Surg Telemetry nursing experience
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Current Registered Nurse license in hand, either a compact license or an Ohio state license
• Current BLS certification
• ACLS, CPI, and NIHSS certifications as required for the assignment
• Proficiency with Epic electronic health records
• Strong telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation skills
• Competency starting and maintaining IVs, managing peripheral and central lines, and providing vascular access care
• Education from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• Ability to complete required credentialing and Ohio fingerprinting promptly
• Two professional references, including at least one from a manager, director, supervisor, or other formal leader

Travel Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate, and evidence-based nursing care to Med/Surg and telemetry patients
• Monitor cardiac rhythms, recognize changes in patient condition, and initiate appropriate interventions
• Care for patients with a broad range of medical and surgical diagnoses, including cardiac, neurologic, renal, orthopedic, and trauma-related conditions
• Administer medications and manage cardiac or vasoactive drips without titration according to protocol
• Perform IV starts, phlebotomy, blood product administration, IV insulin protocols, and heparin protocols as indicated
• Provide care for PICC lines, central lines, ports, chest tubes, feeding tubes, tracheostomies, wounds, and wound vacs
• Support patients requiring oxygen therapy, high-flow nasal cannula, BiPAP/CPAP, and other non-invasive airway management
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including respiratory therapy, physical therapy, pharmacy, radiology, social services, IV teams, and rapid response teams
• Float effectively between appropriate units while maintaining excellent organization, communication, and attention to detail
• Respond promptly to changes in patient status and participate in rapid response or code team procedures when needed

About the Columbus, Ohio Travel Nursing Assignment

Take your nursing expertise to Columbus, Ohio, a vibrant and welcoming city known for its diverse neighborhoods, thriving arts and food scenes, and strong healthcare community. This on-site travel RN opportunity is an excellent way to advance your Med/Surg Telemetry nursing career while caring for adult and geriatric patients in a collaborative healthcare setting.

Apply now for this Med/Surg Telemetry RN travel contract 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.