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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 21, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$55.28
Weekly
$1,990
Yearly (full-time)
$103,480
Contract length
16 weeks
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

Travel Registered Nurse – Med/Surg Telemetry RN Job in Columbus, Ohio

Join a high-acuity medical oncology Med/Surg Telemetry team in Columbus, Ohio, where your telemetry nursing skills and acute care experience can make a meaningful impact every day. This travel RN opportunity offers a dynamic mixed-acuity environment supporting adult and geriatric patients with a variety of complex diagnoses. Columbus is a vibrant healthcare hub with a welcoming city feel, great dining and entertainment options, and easy access to the energy of a major university community.

Job Details

  • Location: Columbus, Ohio 43210
  • Setting: Mixed-acuity Med/Surg Tele / PCU medical oncology unit
  • Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse (Travel RN)
  • Start Date: November 2, 2026
  • Duration: 16 weeks
  • Shift Duration: 12-hour rotating shifts
  • Hours Per Week: 36
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940 - $2,040
  • Orientation: 72 hours
  • Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
  • Unit Size: Approximately 48 beds total
  • Additional Notes: Day/night flexibility may be required based on unit needs; float assignment to similar or lower-acuity Med/Surg Tele units may be required

Job Requirements

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in hand at time of submission
  • Minimum 2 years of inpatient nursing experience required
  • Current acute care experience in the specialty within the last 12 months required
  • Med/Surg Telemetry experience required; PCU experience is not required
  • Oncology nursing experience preferred but not required
  • Basic Life Support (BLS/BCLS) required
  • Epic charting experience required
  • Ability to work rotating day and night shifts
  • Ability to float to equivalent or lower-acuity units
  • Professional references required
  • Must be comfortable with compliance timelines and credentialing requirements

Responsibilities

  • Provide compassionate, high-quality nursing care to medical oncology patients in a mixed-acuity setting
  • Monitor telemetry and recognize changes in patient condition
  • Support patients with a wide range of diagnoses, including solid tumors and blood cancers
  • Administer medications and manage IV therapy, PCA pumps, and bladder irrigation as indicated
  • Perform infection prevention and fall prevention interventions with consistency
  • Manage telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia recognition, and related interventions
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate safe, effective patient care
  • Respond appropriately to rapid changes in patient status and support code/rapid response processes as needed
  • Float to similar or lower-acuity units when assigned
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation in Epic

Apply now for this rewarding Columbus, Ohio RN job and join a healthcare team where your Med/Surg Telemetry expertise can truly make a difference.

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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