Travel Nurse

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: 04/20/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel RN - Med/Surg Telemetry (Night) - Columbus, OH (43210)

Travel RN – Med/Surg Telemetry nights in Columbus, OH (43210). 13-week travel contract, 3x12-hour nights; 2+ years Med/Surg experience and active RN license required. Join our Columbus healthcare team and advance your telemetry nursing career.

Join an exciting opportunity as a Med/Surg Tele RN on a travel nursing contract in the vibrant city of Columbus, Ohio. This role is ideal for experienced registered nurses seeking Night Shift RN positions in Ohio nursing jobs and travel nursing jobs. Columbus offers a lively arts scene, beautiful parks, and a welcoming community, making it a great place to live and work while gaining experience in a dynamic hospital environment.

Job Details

• Job Title: Travel RN, Med/Surg Telemetry, Night Shift
• Location: Columbus, Ohio (zip 43210) — Columbus healthcare and Ohio nursing jobs
• Unit: Ross Float Pool, Medical Surgical (Med/Surg Tele)
• Contract Type: Travel nursing contract
• Shift: Nights, 3 x 12-hour shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (April 20, 2026 – July 20, 2026)
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1,940–$2,040

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg experience; prior travel RN experience preferred
• Current Registered Nurse license: compact or Ohio state RN license required
• Graduate of an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
• BCLS certification required
• Proficient in IV starts, telemetry monitoring, and management of central/PICC lines
• Experience with EPIC electronic health records (EHR) preferred
• Comfortable with patient ratios of 1:4-5 on Med/Surg Telemetry
• Strong communication, teamwork, organization, and attention to detail
• Two professional references required, with at least one from a manager, director, or formal leadership role
• Seasonal flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only)

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in a Med/Surg Telemetry setting
• Float to units of equivalent or lower acuity as needed within the Ross Float Pool
• Work scheduled weekdays, weekends, and holidays as part of Night Shift RN responsibilities (minimum of 4 weekend shifts required per 4 week schedule)
• Respond with rapid response/code teams for acute events and manage diverse patient diagnoses
• Perform IV starts, telemetry monitoring, and care for central and PICC lines
• Interpret and manage dysrhythmias, arterial blood gases (ABGs), and cardiac drips (no titration)
• Care for patients with spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, orthopedic trauma, and total joint replacements
• Administer blood products, manage feeding tubes, and provide pre/post hemodialysis care
• Maintain isolation precautions, PPE use, and perform wound care including wound vac procedures
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including IV therapy, respiratory, physical therapy, pharmacy, and case management

Ready to take the next step in your travel nursing career? Apply now to join our Med/Surg Tele RN team in Columbus, OH. Submit your resume and two professional references to be considered. Join our healthcare team today and gain valuable experience in Ohio nursing jobs and travel nursing opportunities.

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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 #466458. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Med/Surg Tele

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