Planet Healthcare 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: 01/05/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Travel Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse (RN) Jobs – Night Shift in Columbus, Ohio
Advance your nursing career as a Travel Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse (RN) in Columbus, OH (43210). Join a leading healthcare team on a 13-week travel nursing assignment in a progressive care ortho trauma unit. This RN job offers the opportunity to provide high-quality care to adult and geriatric patients with acute medical and surgical diagnoses. Experience the vibrant culture, arts, and community of Columbus while working in one of Ohio's top healthcare facilities. Apply now to join our healthcare team and make a difference in patient care!
Med/Surg Tele RN Job Details
- Assignment Type: Travel Nursing Contract
- Location: Columbus, Ohio 43210
- Start Date: January 5, 2026
- End Date: April 6, 2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 3x12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
- Hours per Week: 36
- Estimated Weekly Salary: $1940-$1990
- Patient Ratio: 1:4
- Unit: Acute care ortho trauma with progressive care (PCU) patients
Registered Nurse Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of recent Med/Surg Telemetry RN experience
- Active Registered Nurse license (compact RN license or Ohio RN license required)
- BLS and IV certification required
- ACLS certification preferred
- Experience with EPIC electronic health record (EHR) system required
- Graduate of an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
- Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions considered)
- 2 professional references required (at least 1 from a nurse manager, director, or formal leadership)
- Ability to float to various units within the healthcare organization as needed
- Previous charge nurse and Level I trauma experience preferred
Med/Surg Tele RN Responsibilities
- Deliver comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric patients with acute ortho trauma and progressive care needs
- Perform IV starts, medication administration, patient monitoring, and patient education
- Utilize EPIC for accurate charting and clinical documentation
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including physical therapy, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and social services
- Manage and care for central lines, chest tubes, surgical drains, tracheostomies, and wound vacs
- Interpret and manage cardiac dysrhythmias, arterial blood gases (ABGs), and titrate cardiac and insulin drips as needed
- Support patients through substance withdrawal, traumatic brain injury, and complex medical diagnoses
- Float to other nursing units within the OSU healthcare system as required
Ready to take the next step in your nursing career? Apply now for this Med/Surg Tele RN travel job in Columbus, Ohio, and join our dedicated healthcare team!
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
About GHR
For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions.
We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded.
We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com.
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.
Planet Healthcare Job ID #435107. 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
About Planet Healthcare
Delivering Vital Healthcare Talent. Today.
Planet Healthcare is a global leader in clinical staffing because we take a candidate-first approach. We pride ourselves on a consultative method and help to create the right opportunity, at the right time, with each healthcare professional. The recruitment engine at Planet Healthcare is driven by leaders in this market, who understand the market demands and trends within your specialty. With a wide array of job opportunities and geographic diversity in our client base, we are your advocate and will work to find the best position for you. We are ready to go to work. Welcome to Planet Healthcare.
Our Methodology
Let’s face it; finding a new job can be scary. Whether you’re currently employed or in between positions, the search can feel overwhelming. If you’re looking for support, guidance and an upper-hand on the competition, you’ve come to the right place. We know that not every job, company or commute is right for everyone, so Planet Healthcare recruiters are trained to not only discuss our open job orders, but to find out about your search and take a proactive approach to the market. Our recruiters are experts in this industry and we are your advocate and partner during your job search. We look forward to working with you soon.
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Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Vision benefits
- Dental benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Weekly pay
- Referral bonus
