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
Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Columbus, Ohio
Join a Columbus, Ohio travel nursing opportunity for an experienced Med/Surg Tele RN providing compassionate, high-acuity care in a 12-bed medical oncology and palliative care unit. This assignment offers skilled Registered Nurses the opportunity to deliver telemetry nursing, symptom management, and patient-centered care while supporting patients and families through complex healthcare journeys. Columbus is a vibrant, welcoming city known for its thriving arts and dining scenes, extensive parks, and strong healthcare community.
Travel RN Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940–$2,040
- Nursing Specialty: Medical-Surgical Telemetry
- Unit: Medical Oncology and Palliative Care
- Location: Columbus, Ohio
- Start Date: November 2, 2026
- Assignment Duration: 16 weeks, ending February 22, 2027
- Schedule: 3 shifts per week; 12-hour night shifts, approximately 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
- Hours: 36 hours per week
- Orientation: 72 hours
- Work Setting: On-site
- Scheduling Note: Shifts may be scheduled according to unit needs, with potential day, night, or rotating assignments based on staffing priorities.
Med/Surg Tele RN Job Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse license in Ohio or a valid compact RN license in hand at the time of submission
- At least 2 years of current acute-care RN experience, including recent Medical-Surgical Telemetry or comparable specialty experience
- Current experience working consistently in the specialty within the last 12 months
- BLS certification required; ACLS certification preferred or required by unit guidelines
- Epic electronic health record (EHR) charting experience required
- Experience with telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, oxygen therapy, IV therapy, phlebotomy, PCA, peripheral line care, and non-invasive airway management
- Experience with pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic pain interventions, including equianalgesic opioid dosing
- Ability to float to units with an equivalent or lower level of acuity
- Graduate of an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
- Previous travel nursing experience preferred
Travel Nurse Responsibilities
- Deliver safe, compassionate nursing care to patients receiving medical oncology and palliative care
- Assess and manage symptoms such as uncontrolled pain, nausea and vomiting, fatigue, and failure to thrive
- Monitor telemetry patients, recognize changes in condition, and respond appropriately to dysrhythmias
- Administer medications and therapies safely, including pain management interventions and opioid dosing based on patient needs
- Perform comprehensive assessments, develop individualized care plans, and evaluate patient responses to treatment
- Support patients and families with goals-of-care discussions and complex healthcare decisions in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team
- Provide patient and family education while promoting comfort, dignity, and quality of life
- Accurately document care and clinical findings in Epic
- Collaborate with providers and support services, including interpretation services, to coordinate patient-centered care
- Float to comparable units as needed while maintaining high standards of clinical practice
Apply now to pursue this Med/Surg Tele RN travel nursing contract 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 #522345. 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
About GHR Healthcare
For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare
professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to
uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive
compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely
cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your
advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and
consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to
learn more.