
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
- Contract length
- 16 weeks
- 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 Registered Nurse (RN) – Med/Surg Telemetry – Columbus, OH
Experienced Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse needed for a travel nursing assignment in Columbus, Ohio. Join a high-acuity medical-surgical telemetry unit caring for adult and geriatric oncology patients in one of the most sought-after Ohio healthcare jobs. If you are a skilled acute care RN who thrives in a fast-paced hospital setting, this travel nurse opportunity offers excellent pay, clinical variety, and a meaningful impact on patient care.
Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940 - $2,040
- Employment Type: Travel Nurse Assignment
- Specialty: Med/Surg Telemetry RN
- Location: Columbus, OH 43210
- Start Date: 10/19/2026
- Contract Duration: 16 weeks
- Shift Duration: 12-hour rotating shifts
- Schedule: Days, nights, or a combination based on unit needs
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Floating: Required to other Med/Surg Telemetry units as needed
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in hand at time of submission
- Minimum 2 years of inpatient acute care nursing experience required
- Current Med/Surg Telemetry nursing experience required
- Epic charting experience required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- ACLS certification and telemetry nursing skills strongly valued
- Oncology experience preferred, but not required
- Previous travel nursing experience preferred
- Must be comfortable floating to units of equivalent or lower acuity
Responsibilities
- Deliver safe, high-quality nursing care to adult and geriatric patients with a variety of medical, surgical, and oncology-related diagnoses
- Monitor telemetry, interpret rhythm changes, and respond appropriately to patient status updates
- Support infection prevention, fall prevention, and patient safety initiatives on a high-acuity hospital unit
- Manage common Med/Surg Telemetry interventions such as IV therapy, blood products, central lines, PCA pumps, bladder irrigation, and telemetry monitoring
- Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, rehabilitation, and other interdisciplinary healthcare team members
- Document care accurately in Epic and maintain strong communication throughout the shift
- Respond promptly to changing patient needs while maintaining a calm, compassionate bedside presence
Why This Travel Nursing Opportunity
- Competitive weekly pay for experienced Med/Surg Telemetry RNs
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic Columbus, Ohio healthcare setting
- Supportive environment for skilled acute care and telemetry nurses
- Chance to expand your experience in adult and geriatric oncology care
This travel RN assignment is a great opportunity for a skilled nurse who enjoys clinical variety, teamwork, and the energy of a busy telemetry environment in Columbus, Ohio. Apply now to join this rewarding healthcare job 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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