Med-Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) – Columbus, Ohio Travel Contract

Apply for a 13-week travel nursing job in Columbus, Ohio, providing adult medical-surgical and telemetry care on a collaborative night-shift team. This on-site assignment is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses seeking a supportive, interdisciplinary healthcare environment with a diverse adult and geriatric patient population.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Assignment Type: 13-week Registered Nurse travel contract
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• End Date: February 15, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940-$2,040
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week; 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts, approximately 7:00 p.m.-7:30 a.m.
• Weekend Coverage: Approximately 3-4 weekend days per month
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:4
• Unit: General medical-surgical nursing and telemetry, including transitional higher-acuity beds
• Float Requirement: Willingness to float to other units as needed
• Orientation: 36 hours

Med-Surg Telemetry RN Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license in good standing; a valid compact or Ohio RN license must be in hand at the time of submission
• At least 1 year of recent Registered Nurse experience in medical-surgical and telemetry nursing
• Previous travel nursing experience is not required; first-time travel nurses are welcome to apply
• Current Basic Life Support certification
• Education from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• Clinical experience with telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, chest tubes, PICC lines, peripheral IVs, IV antibiotics, oxygen administration, isolation precautions and rapid response procedures
• Strong patient assessment, prioritization, communication and time-management skills
• Ability to work 12-hour night shifts, including weekdays and scheduled weekends
• Two professional references, including at least one from a manager, director, supervisor or other formal leader
• Flu vaccination is required; medical exemptions may be considered

Medical-Surgical and Telemetry RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to adult and geriatric patients with complex medical-surgical and telemetry needs
• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments, monitor cardiac rhythms and promptly recognize changes in patient condition
• Administer medications, IV therapies, oxygen and other treatments according to established standards
• Manage peripheral lines, PICC lines, chest tubes, Foley catheters and other medical-surgical devices
• Care for patients experiencing opioid abuse, organ failure, altered level of consciousness, behavioral concerns and developmental or cognitive challenges
• Participate in bedside procedures such as paracentesis, lumbar puncture and peritoneal dialysis support as assigned
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapy, physical therapy, pharmacy, radiology, social services and rapid response teams
• Respond appropriately to emergencies and activate rapid response or code resources when indicated
• Float to other units as needed while maintaining high standards of patient care and professionalism
• Accurately document patient care and communicate effectively during handoffs and interdisciplinary rounds

Why Columbus, Ohio?

Join a collaborative healthcare team in Columbus, Ohio, a vibrant state capital known for its welcoming neighborhoods, excellent dining, arts and cultural attractions, and abundant parks. Apply now for this Ohio travel nursing opportunity.

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.