GHR Healthcare - Travel Division 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: 01/12/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours
Employment Type: Travel
Travel Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) Job – Columbus, Ohio
Advance your nursing career as a Travel Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) in Columbus, OH 43210! This 13-week travel nursing assignment places you in a top-rated hospital's surgical step-down/progressive care unit, caring for adult and geriatric patients with diverse medical and post-surgical needs. Columbus is a vibrant Ohio city known for its cultural attractions, excellent dining, and beautiful parks—making it a prime destination for healthcare professionals seeking rewarding RN jobs in Ohio.
Med/Surg Tele RN Job Details
Location: Columbus, Ohio 43210
Assignment Length: 13 weeks
Start Date: January 12, 2026
End Date: April 13, 2026
Shift: 3x12-Hour Nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Hours per Week: 36
Estimated Weekly Salary: $1940 - $1990
Healthcare Setting: Surgical Step-Down/Progressive Care Unit
Patient Population: Adults & Geriatrics
Unit Size: 23 beds, daily census of 22
Weekend Coverage: Required
Orientation: 24 hours
Registered Nurse Qualifications
Minimum 2 years of recent Med/Surg Telemetry RN experience in a hospital or healthcare setting
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license – Ohio state or compact nursing license required
Graduate of an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certifications required
IV certification required
Proven experience monitoring and interpreting telemetry
Must pass telemetry test
EPIC electronic health record (EHR) charting experience required
Ability to float to units of equivalent or lower acuity as needed
Two professional references required (one from a manager, director, or formal leader)
Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only)
Med/Surg Tele RN Responsibilities
Deliver comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in a surgical step-down/progressive care unit
Monitor and interpret telemetry, manage IVs, and administer medications as a skilled Med/Surg Telemetry RN
Perform general nursing duties, including phlebotomy, wound care, and patient education
Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams such as IV teams, physical therapy, and respiratory services
Document patient care using EPIC EHR system
Float to other hospital units as required based on census and staffing needs
Participate in rapid response and code teams as needed
Ensure compliance with all hospital policies and healthcare regulations
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GHR Healthcare - Travel Division Job ID #439194. 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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