
Med/Surg Tele | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Columbus, OH
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 21, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $53.89
- Weekly
- $1,940
- Yearly (full-time)
- $100,880
- Start date
- 11/2/2026
This job pays about $53.89/hour — 36% 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, 644 of them in Columbus.
- 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
Registered Nurse – Med/Surg Telemetry Travel Contract in Columbus, Ohio
Travel nursing opportunity in Columbus, OH for an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) on a fast-paced adult and geriatric med/surg telemetry unit. Located in Columbus, OH 43210, this welcoming city offers a vibrant mix of neighborhoods, dining, parks, arts, and entertainment, making it an appealing place to live and work. Join a collaborative acute care team, use your telemetry and Epic experience, and make a meaningful impact every shift.
Job Details
- Position: Registered Nurse – Med/Surg Telemetry RN
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing Contract
- Location: Columbus, OH 43210
- Setting: Adult and geriatric medical-surgical telemetry unit
- Schedule: 12-hour rotating shifts with day and night coverage
- Shifts Per Week: 3
- Shift Duration: 12 hours
- Weekly Hours: 36
- Contract Length: 16 weeks
- Start Date: 11/2/2026
- Orientation: 72 hours
- Charting System: Epic
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,940 - $2,040
- Openings: 2
Job Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of recent acute care nursing experience in the specialty area
- Current acute care experience must be active and consistent within the last 12 months
- Valid compact or state RN license in hand at time of submission
- Current BLS certification required
- Telemetry interpretation and telemetry monitoring experience required
- Epic charting experience required
- Experience caring for adult and geriatric patient populations
- Oncology experience preferred but not required
- Strong attention to infection prevention and fall prevention best practices
- Two professional references required, including at least one from a manager or formal leader
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality nursing care for patients with med/surg and telemetry needs
- Monitor telemetry rhythms and respond promptly to changes in patient condition
- Support patients with common oncology-related diagnoses and complex medical needs
- Administer medications and treatments according to unit protocols and physician orders
- Maintain a strong focus on patient safety, infection prevention, and fall reduction
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to coordinate patient-centered acute care
- Float to other med/surg oncology units as needed
- Deliver compassionate care throughout the treatment journey, including supportive and end-of-life care
Apply now to join this travel RN opportunity in Columbus, Ohio and bring your med/surg telemetry expertise to a rewarding healthcare team.
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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