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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
Contract length
13 weeks
Start date
11/2/2026

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

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

Advance your nursing career with a travel RN opportunity in Columbus, OH. Join a fast-paced Med/Surg Telemetry team caring for adult and geriatric patients in a mixed-acuity surgical setting while building strong telemetry, post-surgical, and clinical assessment experience.

Job Details

  • Position: Registered Nurse – Med/Surg Telemetry
  • Employment Type: Travel Nursing Job
  • Location: Columbus, Ohio 43210
  • Shift: 12-hour nights
  • Hours: 36 hours per week
  • Contract Duration: 13 weeks
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940 - $2,040
  • Schedule: Every other/third weekend required
  • Floating: Required within the organization as needed
  • Start Date: 11/2/2026

Job Requirements

  • Minimum of 1 year of recent Registered Nurse experience required
  • Active compact or state RN license in hand at time of submission
  • BLS and ACLS certifications required
  • Experience with charting systems required
  • Comfortable caring for adult and geriatric patient populations
  • Ability to work nights, weekends, and float as needed
  • Strong skills in telemetry, PCU/stepdown, IV management, and wound care preferred
  • Ready to complete compliance requirements on an expedited timeline

Responsibilities

  • Provide safe, high-quality nursing care for adult and geriatric patients in a mixed-acuity Med/Surg Telemetry environment
  • Monitor telemetry, interpret dysrhythmias, and respond promptly to changes in patient condition
  • Support patients recovering from burns, plastic/reconstructive procedures, urology, GYN, ENT, and oral/maxillofacial surgeries
  • Perform and assist with special procedures including burn dressings, flap checks, and leech therapy
  • Manage IVs, central lines, arterial lines, drains, and other common clinical therapies
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including respiratory therapy, PT, radiology, pharmacy, and rapid response resources
  • Maintain accurate documentation and communicate effectively with the care team to promote excellent patient outcomes

Why Travel Nursing in Columbus, Ohio?

  • Work in a thriving healthcare community with strong demand for experienced telemetry nurses
  • Enjoy a vibrant city with dining, parks, cultural attractions, and a welcoming Midwest atmosphere
  • Build valuable acute care experience in a respected travel nursing assignment

Apply now to join this Columbus, Ohio healthcare team and take the next step in your travel RN career.

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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