Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Columbus, OH
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Med/Surg Telemetry RN (Night Shift) – Travel Nurse in Columbus, OH 43203. 13-week travel contract; must have Epic charting experience, strong IV/telemetry skills, and current BLS. Join a leading Columbus healthcare team and deliver high-quality medical-surgical telemetry nursing care.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940 – $2,040
• Location: Columbus, Ohio (ZIP 43203) — Columbus healthcare/Ohio travel nursing job
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (May 4, 2026 – August 3, 2026)
• Shift: Night shift travel nurse — 3 x 12-hour shifts per week (19:00 – 07:30), 36 hours/week
• Unit: Tower 10 – General & Vascular Surgery (Med/Surg Telemetry)
• Patient Ratio: 1 RN : 4–5 patients
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend

Qualifications / Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years recent experience as a Med/Surg Tele RN, Telemetry RN, or medical-surgical telemetry nurse
• Active RN license (compact or Ohio RN license required at time of submission)
• Graduated from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• Current BLS certification (AHA preferred)
• Proven proficiency with IV starts, telemetry monitoring, and intermediate Med/Surg clinical skills
• Experience with Epic electronic health record (EHR) strongly preferred
• Ability to float to units of equivalent or lower acuity
• Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only)
• Two professional references (one from manager/director or formal leadership; Charge RN acceptable as second)

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in general surgery, trauma, vascular, wound, and plastics — typical duties for a Registered Nurse in Med/Surg Telemetry
• Monitor and interpret telemetry strips, recognize dysrhythmias, and activate rapid response/code teams when indicated
• Perform and manage IV starts, PICC line care, central and peripheral line care, phlebotomy, and port access
• Administer medications including heparin, insulin, PCA, and follow IV insulin protocols
• Manage colostomy/ileostomy care, feeding tubes, continuous bladder irrigation, and wound care (including wound vacs, flaps, and leech therapy)
• Care for patients receiving pre/post hemodialysis, renal failure management, and other complex medical-surgical needs
• Provide airway and respiratory support: BiPAP/CPAP, nasal cannula, non-invasive airway management, oral suctioning, trach care, and oxygen therapy
• Support patients with substance withdrawal and manage surgical drains, chest tubes, and other post-op care
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams — IV teams, PT, respiratory therapy, radiology, social services, pharmacy, and others — to ensure coordinated patient care

Apply now: If you are an experienced Med/Surg Tele RN or Telemetry RN seeking a night shift travel nursing job in Columbus, OH, submit your resume and nursing license for immediate consideration. Join our healthcare team today and advance your career in Ohio travel nursing.

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