Med​/Surg | RN

Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift Locum Tenens

Advance your nursing career as a Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) on a locum tenens assignment in Columbus, Ohio (43210). This 13-week healthcare job places you in a top-rated medical facility, offering clinical support and professional growth in a vibrant university city known for its diverse culture, dining, and beautiful parks.

• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1940–$1990 per week
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (option to extend)
• Location:
  
  Columbus, OH 43210 – Ohio healthcare jobs
• Unit:
  General Medicine, Med/Surg Unit (11 West Doan Hall)
• Shift: Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts/week (19:00 – 07:30)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Start Date:
  
  November 17, 2025
• End Date:
  February 16, 2026
• Weekend Coverage: 3-4 weekend days/month
• Patient Population:
  Adults and geriatrics
• Patient Ratios: 1:4

• Active Ohio RN license or compact nursing license
• Minimum 2 years of recent med/surg clinical nursing experience
• BCLS and IV certification required
• Graduate of an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
• Experience with EPIC EMR preferred
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and multitasking skills
• Travel nursing experience preferred
• Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only)
• Two professional references (one from supervisor/manager or charge RN)

• Initiate and manage IVs; administer medications safely
• Monitor vital signs and patient responses
• Educate patients on treatments and self-care
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans
• Document care using EPIC EMR
• Float to lower acuity units as needed
• Perform med/surg procedures (Foleys, PICC, IV antibiotics, chest tubes, paracentesis, lumbar puncture, etc.)
• Maintain patient safety and comply with hospital policies

Discover the excitement of Columbus, OH—a city renowned for its thriving healthcare community, arts scene, and outdoor recreation. Join our healthcare team today and make a difference in a supportive, innovative environment.

Apply now for this rewarding travel nursing job in Ohio!

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