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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 23, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$55.28
Weekly
$1,990
Yearly (full-time)
$103,480
Start date
November 2, 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 Travel Job in Columbus, Ohio

Experienced Med/Surg Tele RN needed for a 13-week travel nursing assignment in Columbus, Ohio 43210. Join a progressive care team supporting adult and geriatric patients in a mixed-acuity telemetry and stepdown environment.

This is a great opportunity for a Telemetry RN, Stepdown RN, or Progressive Care Nurse looking for travel nurse jobs in Ohio, with the chance to strengthen cardiac rhythm interpretation, clinical judgment, and adult med-surg nursing skills in a vibrant healthcare market.

Job Details

  • Setting: Med/Surg Tele / Stepdown / Progressive Care
  • Location: Columbus, Ohio 43210
  • Assignment Length: 13 weeks
  • Start Date: November 2, 2026
  • Shift: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM
  • Hours per Week: 36
  • Weekly Schedule: 3 shifts per week
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940 - $2,040
  • Employment Type: Travel Nurse
  • Orientation: 36 hours
  • Weekend Coverage: Some weekends required
  • Floating: Float within the organization as needed
  • Call: Required

Job Requirements

  • Minimum of 1 year of recent RN nursing experience required
  • Valid compact or state RN license in hand at time of submission
  • BLS and ACLS required
  • Experience caring for adult patients with chronic medical conditions and mixed-acuity needs
  • Comfort working in a telemetry, stepdown, progressive care, or med-surg environment
  • Ability to interpret dysrhythmias and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition
  • Experience with isolation precautions, PPE, and infection prevention practices
  • Ability to manage telemetry patients, oxygen therapy, and peripheral IV lines
  • References required upon submission
  • Education from an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program preferred

Responsibilities

  • Provide safe, high-quality nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in a Med/Surg Tele and stepdown setting
  • Monitor telemetry, identify rhythm changes, and escalate concerns promptly
  • Support patients with chronic medical conditions and complex care needs
  • Administer oxygen therapy and assist with nasal cannula management
  • Maintain peripheral IV access and perform line care/management
  • Collaborate with rapid response and code teams when needed
  • Follow infection prevention guidelines and isolation precautions
  • Float to other units within the organization based on staffing needs
  • Deliver compassionate patient care while demonstrating strong clinical judgment and teamwork

If you are an experienced Travel RN seeking Columbus, Ohio healthcare jobs in telemetry, stepdown, or progressive care, apply now and take the next step in your nursing career.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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