
Med/Surg Tele | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Columbus, OH
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 17, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $53.89
- Weekly
- $1,940
- Yearly (full-time)
- $100,880
- Contract length
- 16 weeks
- Start date
- October 19, 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
Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse Travel Contract in Columbus, Ohio
Bring your Med/Surg Telemetry RN experience to a 16-week travel nursing assignment in Columbus, OH. Care for adult and geriatric patients in a fast-paced Med/Surg Oncology Telemetry unit while working with a supportive, collaborative healthcare team.
Columbus, OH 43210 offers a welcoming Midwest atmosphere with vibrant neighborhoods, a growing dining and arts scene, and plenty of parks and city amenities to enjoy when you're off shift.
Job Details
- Position: Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN)
- Location: Columbus, OH 43210
- Setting: Med/Surg Oncology Telemetry unit
- Employment Type: Travel nurse contract
- Duration: 16 weeks
- Schedule: Night shift, 12 hours; typically 3 shifts per week
- Weekly Hours: 36 hours per week
- Orientation: 72 hours
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,940 - $2,040
- Start Date: October 19, 2026
- Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
- Float Requirement: May float to other MedSurg Oncology units
Job Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of recent Registered Nurse experience in Med/Surg Telemetry or a related acute care specialty
- Active RN license in hand at the time of submission
- Epic charting experience required
- BLS required
- ACLS, NIHSS, and OCN preferred or required as applicable to the role
- Experience with telemetry monitoring, IV starts, and tracheostomy management
- Ability to safely manage a 1:5 patient ratio
- Strong current acute care experience in the specialty required
- Comfort working in an oncology-focused Med/Surg Telemetry environment preferred
- Flexible, collaborative, and dependable team player
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality nursing care to Med/Surg Telemetry patients with mixed acuity needs
- Monitor cardiac rhythms and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition
- Perform tracheostomy care, including suctioning, general trach care, and inner cannula changes
- Support drain management, including JP drains and Hemovacs
- Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately
- Complete IV starts and maintain therapies as ordered
- Use Epic to document assessments, interventions, and patient progress
- Collaborate with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, physical therapy, and other support teams
- Maintain a strong focus on infection prevention and fall reduction
- Float to other MedSurg Oncology units as needed based on patient care demands
- Deliver compassionate, attentive care while promoting patient safety and positive outcomes
Apply now to join a rewarding travel nursing opportunity in Columbus, Ohio, and advance your career as a Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
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