Posted 10/01/2026 · Job #524839
Med/Surg Tele | RN | 13–Week Travel – Columbus, Ohio
Job Description
Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Columbus, Ohio
Join a 13-week Med/Surg Tele travel nursing assignment in Columbus, Ohio, and provide high-quality acute care to adult and geriatric patients in a dynamic mixed-acuity hospital setting. This travel RN opportunity supports patients recovering from burns, plastic and reconstructive surgery, urology, gynecology, ENT, and oral/maxillofacial procedures while you collaborate with an experienced multidisciplinary healthcare team. With its arts, dining, parks, and welcoming neighborhoods, Columbus is an excellent destination for your next professional adventure.
Travel RN Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940-$2,040
- Location: Columbus, Ohio
- Assignment Type: 13-week Med/Surg Tele travel nursing contract
- Start Date: November 16, 2026
- End Date: February 15, 2027
- Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week
- Shift Duration: 12-hour nights, approximately 7:00 PM-7:30 AM
- Hours: 36 hours per week
- Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend
- Floating: May be required to float to other units as needed
- Orientation: 24 hours
Med/Surg Tele RN Job Requirements
- At least 1 year of recent Med/Surg Tele registered nursing experience
- Active RN license in hand, either a compact license or an Ohio state license
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications
- Previous travel nursing experience required
- Recent experience using Epic electronic medical records (EMR)
- Experience caring for adult and geriatric patients in a mixed-acuity acute care setting
- Education from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
- Ability to complete required credentialing and fingerprinting within established timelines
Travel Registered Nurse Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care for adult and geriatric Med/Surg Tele patients
- Monitor telemetry and interpret dysrhythmias while recognizing and responding to changes in patient condition
- Manage oxygen therapy, including nasal cannula, high-flow nasal cannula, and BiPAP/CPAP
- Administer blood products, IV medications, insulin protocols, and non-titrated cardiac drips as ordered
- Provide care for central lines, PICC lines, peripheral IVs, chest tubes, surgical drains, feeding tubes, and wounds
- Care for patients with burns, surgical wounds, wound vacs, renal failure, CVA, spinal cord injuries, and traumatic brain injuries
- Support specialized treatments such as burn dressings, flap checks, continuous bladder irrigation, and leech therapy
- Document accurately in Epic and communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary care team
- Participate in rapid response and code team processes while maintaining safe isolation and infection-control practices
- Float within the organization as needed while maintaining high standards of patient-centered care
Apply now for this Med/Surg Tele travel RN opportunity in Columbus, Ohio, and take the next step in your travel nursing career.
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.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals are treated with respect and provided equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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