
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
- $55.28
- Weekly
- $1,990
- Yearly (full-time)
- $103,480
- Start date
- 10/19/2026
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.
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
Travel Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse – Oncology Unit in Columbus, OH
Travel RN opportunity in Columbus, Ohio for an experienced Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse supporting adult and geriatric oncology patients in a fast-paced medical-surgical telemetry setting. Columbus, OH 43210 offers a welcoming city atmosphere with vibrant neighborhoods, diverse dining, and easy access to parks and cultural attractions.
Job Details
- Location: Columbus, OH 43210
- Employment Type: Travel RN
- Specialty: Medical-Surgical Telemetry (Med/Surg Tele)
- Assignment Length: 16 weeks
- Start Date: 10/19/2026
- Shift Duration: 12-hour rotating shifts
- Shift Pattern: Day and night options available
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940 - $2,040
- Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
- Setting: Oncology-focused medical-surgical telemetry unit
- Charting System: Epic
Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of recent acute care experience in a Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse role
- 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
- Epic experience required
- Telemetry interpretation and telemetry monitoring experience
- Ability to manage Med/Surg oncology patients with strong attention to safety and infection prevention
- Oncology experience preferred
- Previous travel nursing experience preferred
- Education from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality nursing care to adults and geriatrics on a busy Med/Surg Tele unit
- Monitor telemetry and identify changes in cardiac rhythm and patient condition
- Support patients with solid tumor cancers across the continuum of care, from diagnosis through treatment and transition planning
- Administer and manage IV therapies, blood products, and chemotherapy-related care as appropriate
- Maintain ports, central lines, and other common oncology-related therapies and equipment
- Support strong infection prevention practices and patient fall-reduction initiatives
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, pharmacy, respiratory services, and other interdisciplinary team members
- Float to other Med/Surg Oncology units as needed
- Deliver safe, compassionate, and efficient care in a fast-paced healthcare environment
Why Apply
- Competitive travel nursing pay in Columbus, Ohio
- Opportunity to work in a specialized oncology-focused telemetry environment
- Experience with Epic and multidisciplinary care coordination
- Supportive setting for skilled Med/Surg Tele nurses seeking their next travel assignment
Apply now to join this Columbus, Ohio travel healthcare opportunity and bring your Med/Surg Tele nursing experience to a collaborative oncology 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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