Med/Surg Tele | Registered Nurse

Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse Travel Job in Columbus, Ohio

Join a brand-new 12-bed acute care unit in Columbus, OH, and put your Med/Surg Tele RN skills to work in a fast-paced, collaborative hospital setting. Columbus offers a welcoming, vibrant city atmosphere with a variety of amenities and a strong community feel, making it a great place to live and work. This travel Registered Nurse opportunity supports adult and geriatric patients and is ideal for an experienced RN looking for a rewarding Ohio nursing job in a high-acuity telemetry environment.

Job Details

• Position: Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (Travel RN)
• Employment Type: Travel Nursing
• Location: Columbus, OH 43210
• Healthcare Setting: Brand-new 12-bed acute care Med/Surg Tele unit
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
• Schedule: Night shift with weekend rotation required
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Orientation: 36 hours
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940 - $2,040
• Start Date: 11/2/2026
• Openings: 3
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
• Work Environment: On-site, high-acuity Med/Surg Telemetry unit with strong interdisciplinary support

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in hand at time of submission
• Minimum of 1 year of recent nursing experience required
• BLS certification required
• Med/Surg Telemetry or telemetry nursing experience strongly preferred
• Ability to manage dysrhythmias and interpret telemetry strips
• Comfort with IV management, PICC line care, oxygen administration, and chest tube systems
• Experience supporting isolation precautions and rapid response/code situations
• Willingness to float to different units as needed
• Availability for weekend coverage, including 3-4 weekend days per month
• Must provide 2 professional references, including at least 1 leadership reference

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate care to adult and geriatric patients in a Med/Surg Telemetry setting
• Monitor telemetry, recognize rhythm changes, and respond appropriately to patient needs
• Administer medications and support treatment plans in coordination with the care team
• Perform IV starts and maintain peripheral IV and PICC line access
• Manage chest tubes, oxygen therapy, and related patient care interventions
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, and rapid response resources
• Assist with float assignments while maintaining high standards of patient care
• Document accurately and communicate effectively with the care team throughout the shift
• Support a positive, efficient, and patient-focused unit culture

Why This Travel RN Opportunity?

• Work in a newly opened acute care unit with strong team support
• Gain valuable Med/Surg Telemetry experience in a respected Columbus healthcare setting
• Competitive weekly pay for travel nurses in Ohio
• Opportunity to support a growing patient population in a dynamic hospital environment

Apply now to join this Columbus, Ohio travel nursing assignment and make an impact on a growing Med/Surg Telemetry unit.

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.