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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
Aug 19, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$55.28
Weekly
$1,990
Yearly (full-time)
$103,480
Contract length
16 weeks
Start date
September 21, 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 Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse Job in Columbus, Ohio

Travel Med/Surg Tele RN opportunity in Columbus, Ohio 43210, supporting a high-acuity oncology and hematology unit where telemetry skills, acute care experience, and compassionate bedside nursing make a real impact. Located near the vibrant Ohio State University area and within easy reach of downtown Columbus, this assignment offers a welcoming urban setting for a Registered Nurse who thrives in a fast-paced inpatient environment and enjoys caring for adult and geriatric patients across the cancer care journey.

Join a collaborative healthcare team providing care for patients from new diagnosis through treatment, recovery, and supportive end-of-life care. If you are looking for Columbus, Ohio nursing jobs with strong clinical variety, this Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse travel assignment offers a rewarding opportunity to grow your oncology nursing experience.

Job Details

  • Position: Travel Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse
  • Employment Type: Travel Nursing
  • Setting: Medical oncology and benign hematology unit
  • Location: Columbus, Ohio 43210
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940 - $2,040
  • Start Date: September 21, 2026
  • Duration: 16 weeks
  • Shift Duration: 12-hour rotating shifts
  • Orientation: 72 hours
  • Weekly Hours: 36 hours
  • Scheduling: Days, nights, or a rotating combination based on unit needs
  • Floating: Required to other Med/Surg Oncology units
  • Weekend Coverage: Variable based on unit needs

Job Requirements

  • Active Registered Nurse license in hand at time of submission
  • At least 2 years of recent acute care experience in the Med/Surg Tele specialty
  • Current experience in the specialty within the last 12 months
  • BLS certification required
  • Telemetry interpretation and telemetry monitoring skills required
  • Epic charting experience required
  • Strong attention to infection prevention and patient safety practices
  • Previous travel nursing experience preferred
  • Oncology experience preferred, but not required
  • ONS Chemo certification preferred
  • Ability to care for adults and geriatrics in a fast-paced inpatient setting

Responsibilities

  • Provide high-quality nursing care to adult and geriatric patients with medical oncology and hematology needs
  • Monitor telemetry, interpret rhythms, and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition
  • Administer medications and support treatment plans for patients receiving antineoplastic therapy
  • Maintain strong infection prevention practices and help reduce patient fall risk
  • Collaborate with physicians, pharmacy, respiratory services, social services, and other interdisciplinary team members
  • Document accurately in Epic and maintain timely, thorough charting
  • Float to other Med/Surg Oncology units as needed
  • Support safe, compassionate care for patients throughout the cancer journey
  • Adapt to rotating day and night shifts with professionalism and flexibility

Apply now to join this Columbus, Ohio travel nursing opportunity and bring your Med/Surg Tele RN expertise to a patient-centered 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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