Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Columbus, Ohio

Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse (RN) needed for a 13-week travel nursing contract in Columbus, Ohio. Join a collaborative adult medical-surgical and telemetry team while caring for adult and geriatric patients in an on-site hospital setting.

This travel RN assignment offers a consistent day schedule, a manageable 1:4 patient ratio, and the opportunity to care for patients with a variety of complex medical conditions. Nurses work alongside an interdisciplinary healthcare team and use EPIC for electronic documentation and care coordination.

Travel RN Job Details

• Position: Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical-Surgical/Telemetry
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940-$2,040
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12-hour day shifts
• Shift Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekend Coverage: Approximately 3-4 weekend shifts per month
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:4
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients
• Charting: EPIC electronic medical record
• Orientation: 36 hours
• Float Requirement: May float to other units within the healthcare system based on staffing needs

Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN Requirements

• At least 2 years of clinical nursing experience, preferably in medical-surgical or telemetry nursing
• Active Ohio RN license or a valid compact RN license in hand at the time of submission
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS/BCLS) certification
• IV initiation and management experience
• Experience interpreting and managing cardiac dysrhythmias
• Experience with oxygen administration, nasal cannula care, peripheral lines, PICC lines, and chest tubes
• Strong communication, critical-thinking, organization, and multitasking skills
• EPIC electronic health record experience preferred
• Education from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• Ability to provide two professional references, including at least one supervisor, manager, director, or other formal leader
• Availability to complete required credentialing and fingerprinting steps promptly after accepting an assignment
• Flu vaccination is required; medical exemptions may be considered

Travel Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric patients with medical-surgical and telemetry needs
• Assess patients, monitor vital signs and clinical responses, and promptly communicate changes in condition
• Start and maintain IV access and administer medications and IV therapies safely
• Interpret cardiac rhythms and respond appropriately to dysrhythmias and changes in patient status
• Manage oxygen therapy, PICC lines, peripheral lines, chest tubes, Foley catheters, and other medical-surgical procedures
• Support patients with complex conditions, including organ failure, altered level of consciousness, substance withdrawal, and behavioral or developmental needs
• Educate patients and families regarding treatments, medications, discharge planning, and self-care
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in EPIC
• Collaborate with physicians, pharmacy, respiratory therapy, physical therapy, radiology, social services, and rapid response teams
• Float to lower-acuity or other appropriate units as needed while maintaining safe, high-quality patient care
• Follow clinical policies, isolation precautions, PPE standards, and patient-safety practices

Why Work in Columbus, Ohio?

Columbus, Ohio, is a vibrant and welcoming city known for its lively neighborhoods, diverse dining scene, arts and cultural attractions, and abundant parks and trails. The 43210 area places you near a dynamic academic and healthcare community, with convenient access to downtown Columbus, the Scioto Riverfront, and the city’s many opportunities for recreation and exploration.

Apply now to pursue this medical-surgical telemetry travel RN opportunity 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.