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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
Sep 24, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$53.89
Weekly
$1,940
Yearly (full-time)
$100,880
Contract length
13 weeks
Start date
11/02/2026

This job pays about $53.89/hour — 36% 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 Job in Columbus, OH 43210

Travel Med/Surg Tele RN job in Columbus, Ohio: Join a dynamic medical-surgical telemetry float pool team serving adult and geriatric patients in a fast-paced healthcare setting. Columbus is a welcoming, energetic city with a vibrant downtown, diverse neighborhoods, and plenty of parks, dining, and cultural attractions to enjoy during your assignment. This 13-week travel nursing opportunity is ideal for an experienced RN who values collaboration, flexibility, and high-quality patient care.

Job Details

  • Location: Columbus, OH 43210
  • Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse (Travel RN)
  • Specialty: Med/Surg Telemetry Nursing
  • Setting: Medical-Surgical Float Pool
  • Start Date: 11/02/2026
  • End Date: 02/01/2027
  • Contract Duration: 13 weeks
  • Shift: 12-hour nights
  • Hours Per Week: 36
  • Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,940 - $2,040
  • Schedule: 3x12-hour night shifts
  • Floating: Required within the organization as needed
  • Weekend Commitment: Minimum of 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule
  • Orientation: 24 hours
  • Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics

Job Requirements

  • Active RN license in hand at time of submission
  • Minimum of 2 years of Med/Surg Telemetry nursing experience required
  • Previous travel nurse experience required
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) required
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), CPI, and NIHSS required
  • Epic experience preferred
  • Strong IV start and telemetry monitoring skills
  • Ability to work independently in a float pool environment
  • Comfortable caring for adult and geriatric patients
  • Education from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
  • Professional references required

Responsibilities

  • Provide high-quality nursing care to Med/Surg Tele patients across multiple units as assigned
  • Monitor telemetry rhythms, assess patient status, and respond promptly to changes in condition
  • Perform IV starts, manage peripheral access, and support medication administration and treatment plans
  • Deliver safe, compassionate care to adult and geriatric patients with a range of medical and surgical needs
  • Collaborate with physicians, therapists, respiratory services, pharmacy, and other interdisciplinary team members
  • Document accurately in Epic and maintain clear communication throughout the shift
  • Adapt quickly to changing unit needs while maintaining excellent patient care standards
  • Support a positive, team-oriented environment and uphold best practices in bedside nursing

Apply now for this Travel Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse opportunity in Columbus, OH, and join a healthcare team dedicated to exceptional patient care.

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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