
Med/Surg Tele | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Cleveland, OH
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 22, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $64.17
- Weekly
- $2,310
- Yearly (full-time)
- $120,120
- Start date
- 10/23/2026
This job pays about $64.17/hour — 62% 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.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Ohio right now
- 1,785 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Ohio from 6 agencies, 441 of them in Cleveland.
- Pay in these listings: $14.59 – $196/hour, median $55.28/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Ohio: $39.67/hour ($82,514/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: MAS Medical Staffing ($80.00/hour across 7 jobs).
Job description
Med-Surg Tele Registered Nurse – Travel RN Job in Cleveland, Ohio
Join a dynamic Med/Surg Tele nursing team in Cleveland, Ohio, and provide high-quality patient care in a fast-paced hospital setting. This travel Registered Nurse opportunity offers the chance to strengthen telemetry and acute care skills while working in a city known for its vibrant healthcare community, lakefront access, diverse neighborhoods, and lively arts and dining scene. If you thrive in collaborative, patient-centered nursing environments, this Med Surg Tele RN role is a great fit.
Job Details
- Position: Registered Nurse – Med/Surg Tele
- Setting: On-site hospital Med Surg telemetry unit
- Location: Cleveland, OH 44195
- Start Date: 10/23/2026
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Shift Duration: 12-hour rotating shifts
- Estimated Schedule: 3 shifts per week / 36 hours per week
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,250-$2,370
- Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse
- Orientation: 16 hours
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse license in Ohio or a compact state license in hand at time of submission
- Minimum of 1 year of combined permanent experience in Med/Surg Tele or telemetry nursing
- Current AHA or American Red Cross BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required and active at submission
- Strong telemetry, ECG interpretation, and rhythm recognition skills
- Ability to complete safeMedicate and ECG rhythm recognition testing during orientation with a passing score
- One reference from a manager, assistant nurse manager, supervisor, or director in the specialty within the past 12 months
- Must be willing to work every other holiday as needed
- Previous experience caring for adult acute-care telemetry patients preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, high-quality nursing care to Med/Surg Tele patients in a hospital setting
- Monitor telemetry rhythms, recognize changes in patient status, and escalate concerns appropriately
- Administer medications, complete assessments, and document patient care accurately in the medical record
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to support patient recovery, discharge planning, and continuity of care
- Float to like populations as needed to support unit needs and patient care coverage
- Maintain compliance with orientation, testing, and required competencies throughout the assignment
- Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care while maintaining a strong focus on safety, teamwork, and communication
Apply now to join this Cleveland, Ohio healthcare team 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.
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