Med/Surg Tele | RN | 26-Week Travel Contract – Columbus, OH

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

Explore a 13-week travel nursing job in Columbus, Ohio, providing adult medical-surgical and telemetry care in a collaborative academic medical community. This Registered Nurse (RN) travel contract offers a consistent 36-hour workweek, rotating day and night assignments, and the opportunity to care for medically complex adults and geriatric patients while expanding your clinical expertise.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940–$2,040
• Employment Type: Travel contract
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 36 hours per week; three 12-hour shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour rotating shifts
• Shift Times: Day shift, approximately 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; night shift, approximately 7:30 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
• Rotation: Straight day or night assignments rotate approximately every four weeks
• Weekend Coverage: Weekdays and some weekends; approximately 3–4 weekend shifts per month
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients
• Typical Patient Ratio: Approximately 4 patients per nurse
• Floating: May be required to support other appropriate units within the health system
• Start Date: November 16, 2026

Columbus offers an energetic combination of cultural attractions, welcoming neighborhoods, excellent dining, and convenient access to parks and outdoor recreation. Its vibrant healthcare and university communities make it an appealing destination for travel nurses seeking professional growth and an enjoyable city experience.

Med-Surg Telemetry RN Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio or a valid compact-state license in hand at the time of submission
• At least 1 year of recent medical-surgical and telemetry nursing experience
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Graduate of an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• Experience interpreting and managing dysrhythmias in a telemetry setting
• Proficiency with IV starts and maintenance, peripheral lines, PICC line care, oxygen administration, and isolation precautions
• Ability to care for patients with complex medical conditions, including substance withdrawal, organ failure, altered level of consciousness, and behavioral concerns
• Two professional references, including at least one reference from a manager, director, supervisor, or other formal leader
• Ability to complete required credentialing and fingerprinting promptly before the assignment begins
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, weekends, and float assignments as needed

Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, compassionate nursing care to adult and geriatric patients on a medical-surgical telemetry unit
• Monitor cardiac rhythms, recognize changes in patient status, and initiate appropriate interventions
• Administer medications, IV therapies, antibiotics, oxygen, and other treatments according to orders and clinical protocols
• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments, develop individualized care plans, and evaluate patient outcomes
• Provide care for patients with general medical conditions, opioid or substance withdrawal, organ failure, behavioral concerns, and changes in mental status
• Manage and maintain peripheral IVs, PICC lines, urinary catheters, chest tubes, and other bedside devices
• Assist with bedside procedures such as paracentesis, lumbar puncture support, peritoneal dialysis care, and related medical-surgical interventions
• Respond effectively to patient deterioration and collaborate with rapid response and interdisciplinary teams
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, medications, safety, and discharge needs
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic medical record
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, rehabilitation, social services, and other members of the care team
• Float to appropriate units when needed while maintaining high standards of patient safety and professional practice

Apply now for this Columbus, Ohio travel nursing opportunity and join a collaborative medical-surgical telemetry team.

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.