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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
Sep 29, 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 Oncology Contract in Columbus, Ohio

Travel Registered Nurse jobs in Columbus, Ohio: join a high-acuity medical-surgical telemetry and oncology team on a 16-week night-shift contract with weekly estimated pay of $1,940–$2,040. Care for adult and geriatric oncology patients while developing expertise in telemetry, chemotherapy administration, complex urologic care, and evidence-based infection prevention.

Travel RN Job Details

  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940–$2,040
  • Location: Columbus, Ohio
  • Healthcare Setting: Medical-surgical telemetry and oncology unit
  • Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week
  • Shift: Nights, approximately 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.
  • Hours: 36 hours per week
  • Contract Duration: 16 weeks
  • Start Date: November 2, 2026
  • Patient Population: Adults and geriatric patients
  • Scheduling: Weekend coverage varies according to unit needs; rotating day/night assignments may be available based on staffing requirements
  • Orientation: 72 hours
  • Float Requirement: May float to other medical-surgical oncology units

Travel Registered Nurse Job Requirements

  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio or a valid compact-state license
  • At least 2 years of recent, consistent acute-care experience in medical-surgical/telemetry nursing, including experience within the past 12 months
  • Current Basic Life Support certification
  • Demonstrated telemetry nursing experience, including interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
  • Experience with chemotherapy administration and monitoring for treatment-related reactions
  • Experience with Epic electronic health record documentation
  • Competency with IV therapy, blood product administration, central line maintenance, feeding tubes, surgical drains, PCA pumps, tracheostomy care, NG tubes, and Foley catheters
  • Ability to provide safe nursing care in a fast-paced oncology and medical-surgical environment
  • Graduation from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
  • ONS Chemotherapy certification is preferred

Med/Surg Telemetry RN Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric patients with endometrial, bladder, renal, ovarian, and cervical cancers, as well as patients recovering from hysterectomy and cystectomy procedures
  • Monitor telemetry, recognize dysrhythmias, and initiate appropriate interventions in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team
  • Administer chemotherapy and monitor patients for adverse reactions and changes in clinical condition
  • Support clinical trial activities through accurate patient care, data collection, and documentation
  • Provide care related to brachytherapy, continuous bladder irrigation, neobladders, epidurals, PCA pumps, feeding tubes, and other specialized therapies
  • Administer IV medications and blood products and maintain central lines according to current standards of practice
  • Apply infection prevention protocols and fall-prevention strategies to promote patient safety
  • Complete timely and accurate assessments, interventions, and outcomes documentation in Epic
  • Collaborate with physicians, pharmacy, respiratory services, physical therapy, radiology, social services, interpretation services, and rapid response teams
  • Respond promptly to changes in patient status and participate in emergency and rapid-response interventions as needed

Location Highlights: Columbus, Ohio

Columbus is a vibrant Ohio community known for its welcoming neighborhoods, diverse dining scene, cultural attractions, professional sports, and extensive parks and trails. Its central location provides convenient access to urban amenities and nearby outdoor recreation, making it an appealing destination for a temporary clinical assignment and Ohio travel nursing opportunity.

Apply now to join this medical-surgical telemetry and oncology healthcare team as a Travel Registered Nurse in Columbus, Ohio.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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