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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
Oct 1, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$55.28
Weekly
$1,990
Yearly (full-time)
$103,480
Contract length
16 weeks
Start date
November 2, 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 Registered Nurse (RN) – Med/Surg Telemetry | 16-Week Contract in Columbus, Ohio

Join a high-acuity medical-surgical telemetry team in Columbus, Ohio, as a travel RN caring for adult and geriatric patients with complex medical oncology diagnoses. This on-site travel nursing assignment offers experienced inpatient nurses the opportunity to work in a collaborative setting with strong interdisciplinary support, advanced cardiac telemetry monitoring, and opportunities for professional growth. Columbus is a vibrant, welcoming city known for its university atmosphere, diverse dining, arts and entertainment, beautiful parks, and convenient access to urban amenities.

Travel Nursing Job Details

  • Position: Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical-Surgical Telemetry
  • Location: Columbus, Ohio 43210
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940–$2,040
  • Start Date: November 2, 2026
  • Contract Length: 16 weeks
  • Schedule: 36 hours per week; three 12-hour shifts
  • Shift Duration: 12 hours
  • Shift Options: Rotating days and nights, typically 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. or 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
  • Setting: On-site, mixed-acuity medical-surgical and telemetry unit
  • Patient Population: Adults and geriatric patients with diagnoses ranging from solid tumors to select blood cancers
  • Unit Profile: Approximately 48 beds, including medical-surgical telemetry and higher-acuity beds
  • Scheduling: Day, night, or rotating assignments may vary according to unit needs; weekend coverage varies

Med/Surg Telemetry Travel RN Requirements

  • At least 2 years of current inpatient registered nursing experience
  • Recent medical-surgical or telemetry nursing experience required; higher-acuity or oncology experience preferred but not required
  • Active Ohio RN license or valid compact RN license in hand at the time of submission
  • Basic Life Support (BLS/BCLS) certification required
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required
  • Epic electronic health record charting experience required
  • Graduation from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
  • Ability to float to comparable or lower-acuity medical-surgical and telemetry units
  • Two professional references required, including at least one supervisor, manager, director, or other formal leader
  • Flu vaccination required; medical exemptions may be considered
  • Previous travel nursing experience preferred
  • Chemotherapy experience is not required; candidates interested in expanding their oncology nursing skills may pursue additional training

Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in a high-acuity medical-surgical telemetry environment
  • Monitor cardiac rhythms and recognize changes in patient condition, escalating concerns promptly
  • Care for patients with complex medical oncology conditions, including solid tumors and select hematologic cancers
  • Administer medications, blood products, IV therapies, insulin protocols, and other treatments according to established standards
  • Manage central lines, PICC lines, ports, peripheral IVs, surgical drains, chest tubes, tracheostomies, PCA pumps, and continuous bladder irrigation
  • Use telemetry monitoring systems, bladder scanners, Alaris pumps, and other unit equipment safely and effectively
  • Apply infection prevention, isolation, PPE, and fall-prevention practices consistently
  • Collaborate with physicians, pharmacy, respiratory therapy, physical therapy, radiology, social services, interpretation services, rapid response teams, and other members of the care team
  • Document patient assessments, interventions, responses, and care plans accurately in Epic
  • Float to other comparable medical-surgical or telemetry units as needed

Apply now for this Columbus, Ohio travel nursing opportunity and join a supportive medical-surgical telemetry 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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