Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $1,880 per week

GHR Healthcare - PH Division is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Columbus, Ohio.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 04/20/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) – Inpatient Rehab & Stroke – Columbus, OH (43210)

Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) opportunity in Columbus, Ohio (zip 43210) — inpatient rehabilitation and stroke care. Immediate start 04/20/2026 for a 13-week travel assignment. Ohio RN license (compact or state) and EPIC charting experience required. Join a collaborative healthcare team and advance your rehabilitation nursing career in a top Columbus healthcare facility.

Discover Columbus: Experience the vibrant city life of Columbus, OH, known for its thriving arts scene, diverse culinary options, and welcoming neighborhoods. Enjoy easy access to cultural attractions like the Short North Arts District, beautiful parks, and a lively downtown area. Columbus offers an excellent quality of life, making it an ideal location for travel nurses seeking both professional growth and an exciting urban environment.

Job Details

• Location: Columbus, OH 43210 — Columbus healthcare jobs / Ohio nursing jobs
• Setting: Inpatient Rehabilitation – General & Stroke Rehabilitation Unit
• Assignment Type: Travel Nurse / Travel RN
• Start Date: April 20, 2026
• End Date: July 20, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shifts: 3 x 12-hour day shifts (07:00 AM – 07:00 PM)
• Hours per Week: 36 guaranteed
• Patient Ratio: 1:5
• Weekend Requirement: As required per hospital needs
• Floating: Required within units of equivalent or lower acuity
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1,720 – $1,820

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years recent Med-Surg / Rehab RN experience; stroke rehabilitation experience preferred
• Active RN license (compact or Ohio state license required at submission) — Ohio nursing jobs applicants only
• BCLS certification required
• EPIC electronic health record (EHR) / EPIC charting experience required
• Previous travel nurse experience preferred
• Graduate of an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only)
• Two professional references required (one from a manager/director or supervisor)
• Must complete Ohio fingerprinting process promptly upon contract signing

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care for patients in a general and stroke rehabilitation setting as a Med/Surg RN / Rehabilitation RN
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for patients with complex medical and rehabilitation needs, including stroke, transplant, burn, and oncology overflow
• Perform clinical skills such as telemetry monitoring, central line care, wound care, and administration of blood products
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams: physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, respiratory therapy, IV teams, case management, and physicians
• Document accurately in EPIC and participate in discharge planning and patient/family education on rehabilitation techniques and disease processes
• Float to other units as needed and adhere to infection prevention, fall risk, and safety protocols
• Participate in rotating holidays and weekend coverage per hospital staffing requirements

Why Join This Travel Nurse Opportunity

• Work in a state-of-the-art inpatient rehabilitation facility in Columbus, OH — ideal for rehabilitation and stroke nurses
• Gain experience with diverse patient populations and advanced clinical skills
• Competitive travel RN opportunities and professional support while on assignment
• Enjoy the benefits of working in a city with a vibrant culture, excellent dining, and abundant recreational activities

Apply now: If you are a Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) or Rehabilitation RN with EPIC experience and an active Ohio or compact RN license, submit your resume and references today. Join our travel nurse team and advance your rehabilitation nursing career in Columbus, Ohio.

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.

Planet Healthcare Job ID #465554. 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

About GHR Healthcare - PH Division

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