Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) – Inpatient Rehabilitation Contract in Columbus, Ohio

Join an inpatient rehabilitation team as a Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) in Columbus, Ohio, and help patients achieve greater independence and an improved quality of life. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers a collaborative clinical environment, 12-hour day shifts, and the opportunity to provide comprehensive, patient-centered nursing care while supporting patients and families throughout the rehabilitation journey. Columbus is a vibrant, welcoming city known for its lively neighborhoods, exceptional dining and arts scene, beautiful parks, and convenient access to cultural and recreational attractions.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,690-$1,780
• Nursing Specialty: Med/Surg Nursing
• Healthcare Setting: Inpatient rehabilitation
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week; 12-hour day shifts
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13-week travel assignment
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Openings: 1

Med/Surg Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Ohio
• At least 1 year of bedside clinical nursing experience required; 2 years preferred
• Current BLS certification required before the first shift
• Current ACLS certification required before the first shift for this assignment
• Demonstrated ability to provide safe, compassionate, and patient-centered care
• Strong communication, organization, prioritization, and clinical decision-making skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with patients, families, nursing staff, providers, and interdisciplinary healthcare team members

Travel Nurse Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive nursing assessments within the required timeframe and develop individualized plans of care.
• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Support patients in achieving rehabilitation goals through encouragement, education, and consistent clinical care.
• Monitor patient progress, recognize changes in condition, and communicate pertinent information promptly to providers and nursing leadership.
• Document assessments, interventions, patient responses, and care updates accurately and in a timely manner.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care conferences and contribute to ongoing evaluations of patient progress.
• Initiate discharge planning at admission and provide patient and family education to support a safe transition home or to the next level of care.
• Delegate appropriately and provide direction, training, and supervision to nursing support personnel.
• Promote patient, staff, and environmental safety by following established policies, safe-handling practices, infection-prevention standards, and hazard-reporting procedures.
• Prioritize care effectively, manage time and resources responsibly, and contribute to a positive, team-oriented unit environment.
• Assume charge responsibilities after orientation when requested and pursue ongoing professional development.

Apply now for this Med/Surg travel nursing opportunity and join a collaborative inpatient rehabilitation team 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.