Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry - $2,251 per week in Columbus, OH

Job Opportunity – Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Float Pool Registered Nurse – Ohio

Start Date: October 5, 2026

Location: Columbus, Ohio

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: Night shift, 36 hours per week, 5:1 patient ratio. Float coverage within the hospital system required. Weekend and holiday rotation required (minimum of 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule). 24 hours of paid orientation provided.

Highlights:

• Float Pool position serving medical-surgical and telemetry patient populations across multiple units
• Night shift schedule with consistent 5:1 patient ratios
• Epic EMR system in use throughout the facility
• Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, physical therapy, pharmacy, rapid response teams, and more
• Travel nursing assignment with potential for two pre-approved time-off periods
• Adult and geriatric patient populations with diverse diagnoses and care needs

Requirements:

• Active RN license (Compact or Ohio state license required at time of submission)
• Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience required
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• BLS certification required; ACLS, CPI, and NIHSS preferred
• Proficiency in IV start and telemetry monitoring (required skills)
• Epic charting system experience required
• Trauma Level I or II experience preferred
• Must be able to complete Ohio fingerprinting process urgently upon contract signing
• Graduate of an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
• Flu vaccination required (medical exemptions only)
• Two professional references required: at least one from a manager/director or formal supervisor; charge RN acceptable for second reference

Key Clinical Skills:

• Central line and PICC line management
• Blood product administration and IV insulin/heparin protocols
• Cardiac drip and vasoactive drip management (no titration)
• Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Wound care including wound vac management
• Pre/post hemodialysis and neurosurgery management
• Experience with CVA, traumatic brain injury, renal failure, and spinal cord injury patients preferred
• Management of tracheostomy, chest tubes, feeding tubes, and BiPAP/CPAP preferred

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This travel nursing position offers the chance to expand your clinical expertise across multiple units within a large academic medical system while working night shifts with excellent interdisciplinary support. You'll gain valuable float pool experience caring for diverse patient populations with access to comprehensive resources, and you'll be part of a collaborative team committed to delivering high-quality patient care in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Important Compliance Information:

This position has a strict compliance deadline of the Tuesday prior to start date with no exceptions. The Ohio fingerprinting process must be completed immediately upon contract signing. Candidates outside Ohio but within driving distance must travel to an Ohio fingerprinting location as soon as possible; those at extreme distances will receive a mailed packet to complete urgently. Unresponsive or uncooperative candidates risk assignment cancellation. Former employees must have been away from the facility for at least 6 months to be eligible; current employees are not eligible for travel positions.