Med/Surg Tele | Registered Nurse

Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Travel Nursing Assignment in Columbus, Ohio

Apply for a 13-week Med/Surg Tele travel nursing assignment in Columbus, Ohio, with an estimated weekly pay of $1,940–$2,040. Join a collaborative acute-care team caring for adult and geriatric patients in a mixed-acuity medical-surgical and telemetry unit. This on-site travel RN opportunity is ideal for an experienced nurse, and first-time travelers are welcome. Outside of work, enjoy Columbus's vibrant arts, dining, parks, and cultural scene.

Travel RN Job Details

• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940–$2,040
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 30, 2026
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour night shifts, approximately 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
• Unit: 30-bed mixed-acuity medical-surgical and telemetry unit
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients
• Typical Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:4
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Additional Scheduling Expectations: Floating within the health system and call coverage may be required
• Charting System: Epic

Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent medical-surgical and telemetry registered nursing experience
• Active Ohio or compact RN license in hand at the time of submission
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Experience documenting in Epic or a comparable electronic health record; Epic experience is preferred
• Strong telemetry nursing skills, including dysrhythmia recognition and cardiac monitoring
• Competency with IV therapy, central and peripheral line care, blood product administration, oxygen therapy, and isolation precautions
• Ability to manage cardiac and insulin protocols in accordance with unit policy
• Education from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• Two professional references, including at least one manager, director, supervisor, or other formal nursing leader
• Compliance with required Ohio fingerprinting and credentialing timelines
• Annual influenza vaccination is required; medical exemptions may be considered

Travel Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric patients with medical-surgical and telemetry needs
• Complete focused and comprehensive assessments, identify changes in condition, and escalate concerns appropriately
• Monitor cardiac rhythms, interpret dysrhythmias, and respond to changes in patient status
• Administer medications and manage cardiac, insulin, and other therapies according to established protocols
• Provide care for central lines, PICC lines, peripheral IVs, arterial lines, tracheostomies, drains, and wound vacs as indicated
• Manage oxygen delivery systems, BiPAP/CPAP, blood products, and other supportive therapies
• Document accurate, timely assessments and interventions in Epic
• Collaborate with providers, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, physical therapy, radiology, rapid response teams, and other interdisciplinary partners
• Float to appropriate units within the health system as needed and participate in required weekend and call coverage
• Promote patient safety, education, comfort, and continuity of care throughout the assignment

Apply now for this Med/Surg Tele travel RN opportunity in Columbus, Ohio, and take the next step in your travel nursing 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.