Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $2,177 per week

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: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

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.

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #524606. 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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