GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Columbus, Ohio.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 01/04/2027
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Columbus, Ohio
Apply now for a 13-week Med/Surg Tele travel nursing contract in Columbus, Ohio, caring for complex adult and geriatric patients on an acute-care team.
Join a collaborative adult acute-care team as a Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse (RN). This travel nurse assignment offers the opportunity to care for medically complex adult and geriatric patients while building expertise in telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia management, IV therapy, chest tubes, and rapid-response support. Columbus is a vibrant, welcoming city known for its diverse neighborhoods, strong healthcare community, parks, and lively arts and dining scene.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940–$2,040
- Location: Columbus, Ohio
- Assignment: 13-week travel nursing contract
- Start Date: November 16, 2026
- Schedule: 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12-hour nights, approximately 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.; three shifts per week
- Healthcare Setting: Adult acute-care Med/Surg Tele unit
- Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend, approximately 3–4 weekend shifts per month
- Float Requirement: Flexibility to float to other units as needed
- Orientation: 36 hours
Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio or a valid compact-state license in hand at submission
- At least 1 year of recent Registered Nurse experience; Med/Surg Tele, telemetry, or acute-care nursing experience strongly preferred
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Graduate of an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
- Demonstrated experience interpreting and managing cardiac dysrhythmias
- Experience with telemetry monitoring, oxygen administration, isolation precautions, peripheral and PICC line management, and starting and maintaining IVs
- Ability to care for patients experiencing substance withdrawal and activate rapid-response or code teams when appropriate
- Two professional references, including at least one manager, director, supervisor, or other formal leader
- Flu vaccination required; medical exemptions may be considered
- Ability to complete required credentialing and Ohio fingerprinting promptly
Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in a Med/Surg Tele setting
- Monitor cardiac rhythms, recognize changes in patient condition, and initiate appropriate nursing interventions
- Manage telemetry patients with a range of medical and surgical diagnoses
- Perform patient assessments, administer medications, and evaluate responses to treatment
- Provide chest tube care, peripheral IV care, PICC line management, and oxygen therapy
- Apply isolation precautions and maintain a safe, infection-conscious care environment
- Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, physical therapy, social services, and rapid-response teams
- Respond effectively to clinical emergencies and utilize rapid-response or code resources when indicated
- Float to other appropriate units while maintaining safe, high-quality patient care
- Support patients and families through clear communication, education, and compassionate bedside nursing care
Apply now to join a leading healthcare team and advance your travel nursing career in Columbus, Ohio.
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.
GHR Healthcare Job ID #524982. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Med/Surg Tele
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