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Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in Columbus, OH for RNs

Find Top RN Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in Columbus, Ohio

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top MS travel nurse jobs in and around Columbus, Ohio. We currently offer 3 of the best available nurse travel jobs in the Columbus area. We have new jobs updating daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack. We make it easy for you to compare Columbus’s MS nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

As of May 1, 2025, the average Medical Surgical travel nurse working in Columbus and surrounding areas earned about $1,756 weekly. Today you can find MS jobs with a salary range between $1,673 to $1,844 per week. The Columbus MS travel nursing market can include hospital facilities in Columbus proper like James Cancer Hospital Solove Research Institute Ohio State and Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center with more facilities in nearby areas like Grove City, Hilliard and Dublin to name a few.

If you have a specific start date in mind, we have a variety of options for MS travel jobs in Columbus. The earliest start date in Columbus is Jun 29, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical role at $2,052 per week. The latest start date for an MS job in Columbus is Jul 14, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical role at $1,844 per week. You can also find other possibilities by sorting on “start date” in the list below.

There are a variety of contract lengths available for a(n) Medical Surgical travel nurse job in Columbus including 13 weeks.

Columbus is a great location for MS travel nurses to come live, work and play! And what is a travel nurse looking for if not a great work/life balance in a fun city? Search for jobs below or apply now and our AMN Healthcare team will help get you started!

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Search Top Paying Medical Surgical Jobs in or near Columbus

We have 3 Medical Surgical jobs in Columbus, OH and 29 Medical Surgical travel jobs in Ohio, and 472 total Nationwide. If you’re not finding what you’re looking for immediately, sign up for the AMN Passport App today and we’ll connect you directly with a recruiter.

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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Columbus, Ohio – 43210
  • 12 N,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 13
$1,673 to $1,844
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Columbus, Ohio – 43210
  • 12 N,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 13
$1,673 to $1,844
Weekly Pay*
Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital, is the only cancer program in the United States that features a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated comprehensive cancer center aligned with a nationally ranked academic medical center and a freestanding cancer hospital on the campus of one of the nation’s largest public universities. As the cancer program’s adult patient-care component, The James is one of the top cancer hospitals in the nation as ranked by U.S. News & World Report for 25 years and has achieved Magnet® recognition, the highest honor an organization can receive for quality patient care and professional nursing practice. With 21 floors, more than 1.1 million square feet and 356 inpatient beds, The James is the third-largest cancer hospital in the nation.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Columbus, Ohio – 43210
  • 12 N,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 13
$1,673 to $1,844
Weekly Pay*
Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital, is the only cancer program in the United States that features a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated comprehensive cancer center aligned with a nationally ranked academic medical center and a freestanding cancer hospital on the campus of one of the nation’s largest public universities. As the cancer program’s adult patient-care component, The James is one of the top cancer hospitals in the nation as ranked by U.S. News & World Report for 25 years and has achieved Magnet® recognition, the highest honor an organization can receive for quality patient care and professional nursing practice. With 21 floors, more than 1.1 million square feet and 356 inpatient beds, The James is the third-largest cancer hospital in the nation.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Chillicothe, Ohio – 45601
    Distance from Columbus: 43 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 13
$1,862 to $2,052
Weekly Pay*
Housed within a caring and effective patient care model, this Medical Surgical (MS) unit boasts the latest in advanced technology. This passionate team of Medical Surgical (MS) caregivers is ready to welcome a like-minded RN who is seeking experience working with cutting edge technologies and top-notch patient care models.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Chillicothe, Ohio – 45601
    Distance from Columbus: 43 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 13
$1,862 to $2,052
Weekly Pay*
Housed within a caring and effective patient care model, this Medical Surgical (MS) unit boasts the latest in advanced technology. This passionate team of Medical Surgical (MS) caregivers is ready to welcome a like-minded RN who is seeking experience working with cutting edge technologies and top-notch patient care models.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Chillicothe, Ohio – 45601
    Distance from Columbus: 43 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 13
$1,862 to $2,052
Weekly Pay*
Housed within a caring and effective patient care model, this Medical Surgical (MS) unit boasts the latest in advanced technology. This passionate team of Medical Surgical (MS) caregivers is ready to welcome a like-minded RN who is seeking experience working with cutting edge technologies and top-notch patient care models.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Chillicothe, Ohio – 45601
    Distance from Columbus: 43 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 13
$1,862 to $2,052
Weekly Pay*
Housed within a caring and effective patient care model, this Medical Surgical (MS) unit boasts the latest in advanced technology. This passionate team of Medical Surgical (MS) caregivers is ready to welcome a like-minded RN who is seeking experience working with cutting edge technologies and top-notch patient care models.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Chillicothe, Ohio – 45601
    Distance from Columbus: 43 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 29, 2025
  • 13
$1,862 to $2,052
Weekly Pay*
As a valued member of the Telemetry (Tele) RN team, you will care for patients with a wide range of conditions including complex cases. This unit constantly monitors blood pressure, heart rate, blood oxygen level and cardiac electrical activity of patients on the unit, utilizing specialized equipment. RN’s will mainly care for patients recovering from heart conditions or cardiac surgery. The right candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work in a professionally challenging, positive and innovative Telemetry work environment at this highly regarded facility.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Chillicothe, Ohio – 45601
    Distance from Columbus: 43 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 13
$1,862 to $2,052
Weekly Pay*
Housed within a caring and effective patient care model, this Medical Surgical (MS) unit boasts the latest in advanced technology. This passionate team of Medical Surgical (MS) caregivers is ready to welcome a like-minded RN who is seeking experience working with cutting edge technologies and top-notch patient care models.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Chillicothe, Ohio – 45601
    Distance from Columbus: 43 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 13
$1,862 to $2,052
Weekly Pay*
Housed within a caring and effective patient care model, this Medical Surgical (MS) unit boasts the latest in advanced technology. This passionate team of Medical Surgical (MS) caregivers is ready to welcome a like-minded RN who is seeking experience working with cutting edge technologies and top-notch patient care models.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Zanesville, Ohio – 43701
    Distance from Columbus: 52 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 21, 2025
  • 16
$1,985 to $2,188
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Zanesville, Ohio – 43701
    Distance from Columbus: 52 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 21, 2025
  • 16
$1,985 to $2,188
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Zanesville, Ohio – 43701
    Distance from Columbus: 52 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 21, 2025
  • 16
$1,985 to $2,188
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Zanesville, Ohio – 43701
    Distance from Columbus: 52 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 29, 2025
  • 16
$1,985 to $2,188
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Vienna, West Virginia – 26101
    Distance from Columbus: 89 miles
  • 12 E,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 11
$909 to $1,002
Weekly Pay*
m/s RN experience to work in acute rehab hospital
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Vienna, West Virginia – 26101
    Distance from Columbus: 89 miles
  • 12 E,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 11
$909 to $1,002
Weekly Pay*
m/s RN experience to work in acute rehab hospital
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Parkersburg, West Virginia – 26101
    Distance from Columbus: 90 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 15, 2025
  • 13
$1,950 to $2,149
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Parkersburg, West Virginia – 26101
    Distance from Columbus: 90 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 15, 2025
  • 13
$1,826 to $2,013
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Parkersburg, West Virginia – 26101
    Distance from Columbus: 90 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 15, 2025
  • 13
$1,826 to $2,013
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Parkersburg, West Virginia – 26101
    Distance from Columbus: 90 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 15, 2025
  • 13
$1,826 to $2,013
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Cincinnati, Ohio – 45219
    Distance from Columbus: 99 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 1, 2025
  • 11
$1,622 to $1,788
Weekly Pay*
Magnet Recognized! The Christ Hospital is ranked as the #1 Hospital in Greater Cincinnati and #3 in Ohio.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Maysville, Kentucky – 41056
    Distance from Columbus: 100 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 13
$1,632 to $1,799
Weekly Pay*
Meadowview Regional Medical Center is a 100-bed, acute care, Joint Commission accredited facility located in Maysville, Ky. Meadowview was named one of the 100 Top Hospitals in the country five times in the past decade. Above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life. In recognition of this commitment, we strive to deliver high quality, cost effective healthcare in the communities we serve. In pursuit of our mission, we believe the following value statements are essential and timeless: We recognize and affirm the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual. We treat all those we serve with compassion and kindness. We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness in the way we conduct business and the way we live our lives. We trust our colleagues as valuable members of our healthcare team and pledge to treat one another with loyalty, respect and dignity. About The Area We Serve Maysville is located 60 miles north of Lexington, Kentucky, approximately 50 miles east of Cincinnati, Ohio, and 65 miles west of Ashland, Kentucky. Maysville proper is the county seat and is geographically positioned on the banks of the Ohio river. Meadowview Regional Medical Center serves a population of more than 100,000 in the Kentucky counties of Mason, Robertson, Fleming, Lewis and Bracken in addition to Brown and Adams counties in Ohio.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Maysville, Kentucky – 41056
    Distance from Columbus: 100 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 13
$1,632 to $1,799
Weekly Pay*
Meadowview Regional Medical Center is a 100-bed, acute care, Joint Commission accredited facility located in Maysville, Ky. Meadowview was named one of the 100 Top Hospitals in the country five times in the past decade. Above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life. In recognition of this commitment, we strive to deliver high quality, cost effective healthcare in the communities we serve. In pursuit of our mission, we believe the following value statements are essential and timeless: We recognize and affirm the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual. We treat all those we serve with compassion and kindness. We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness in the way we conduct business and the way we live our lives. We trust our colleagues as valuable members of our healthcare team and pledge to treat one another with loyalty, respect and dignity. About The Area We Serve Maysville is located 60 miles north of Lexington, Kentucky, approximately 50 miles east of Cincinnati, Ohio, and 65 miles west of Ashland, Kentucky. Maysville proper is the county seat and is geographically positioned on the banks of the Ohio river. Meadowview Regional Medical Center serves a population of more than 100,000 in the Kentucky counties of Mason, Robertson, Fleming, Lewis and Bracken in addition to Brown and Adams counties in Ohio.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Elyria, Ohio – 44035
    Distance from Columbus: 108 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 29, 2025
  • 13
$1,703 to $1,877
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Statistics on MS RN Jobs in Columbus, Ohio

Here are some helpful statistics about MS traveling nurse jobs in & near Columbus. The data is based on the last three complete months of MS job postings in the Columbus and nearby areas. It is updated regularly, so you can find the most recent Medical Surgical job salary trends, the types of shifts, and contract durations most commonly available in Columbus and more. Find out more about travel nursing salaries.

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FAQs About Travel MS Nursing Jobs for RNs in Columbus, OH

What are the top paying Medical Surgical jobs currently available in or near Columbus?

What types of shifts are most common for MS travel jobs in Columbus?

Based on the last 6 months of travel nurse jobs data, 12 Hour Night shifts were the most common in Columbus and surrounding areas.

How many Medical Surgical travel nursing jobs are available in Columbus?

There are currently 3 Medical Surgical travel nursing jobs available in Columbus. We also get new nursing specialties jobs daily, so be sure to apply now and a recruiter will help you find the perfect fit as jobs become available.

How much does a day shift Medical Surgical nurse make on average in Columbus and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Medical Surgical nurse in Columbus can make an average of $2,055 per week based on recent job availability.

How much does a night shift Medical Surgical nurse make on average in Columbus and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Medical Surgical nurse in Columbus can make an average of $2,029 per week based on recent job availability data.

What hospitals and healthcare facilities have Medical Surgical staff in or near Columbus?

  • James Cancer Hospital Solove Research Institute Ohio State in Columbus
  • Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus
  • Mount Carmel Grove City in Grove City (7.4 miles from Columbus)
  • Mercy Health-Springfield Regional Medical Center (Simplify) in Springfield (43 miles from Columbus)
  • Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe (43.4 miles from Columbus)

How much does an Medical Surgical travel nurse make on average in Columbus?

A Medical Surgical nurse in Columbus can make an average of $2,016 per week.

What is the most common contract for Medical Surgical travel jobs in Columbus?

Based on recent data, the most common duration for a Medical Surgical job in Columbus is 13 weeks.

Locating Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in Columbus

In Columbus, facilities like James Cancer Hospital Solove Research Institute Ohio State and Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, all offer MS departments. It’s a great city to work in and nearby to neighborhoods like Downtown Columbus (zip code 43203), Northwoods (zip code 43236) and Olentangy High Bluffs (zip code 43236) neighborhoods.

Other popular cities near Columbus’s MS job opportunities are Grove City (7.4 miles), Hilliard (9.8 miles) and Dublin (11.3 miles). These are near to zip codes: 43123 (7.4 miles), 45504 (43 miles) and 45601 (43.4 miles).

Columbus Hospitals With MS Departments

There are 5 hospitals & healthcare facilities that have MS nurses in Columbus. Sometimes it is useful to see what types of shifts, contract durations, and travel nurse housing in nearby neighborhoods each facility might offer in order to find the right opportunity for your next traveling MS nurse position in or nearby Columbus.

Adena Regional Medical Center
Shifts
10 D, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
8 wks, 12 wks, and 13 wks
Departments
Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Operating Room Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Operating Room Surgical Technologist, Cardiovascular Operating Room Surgical Technologist, Cardiovascular Operating Room Surgical Technology, Cardiovascular Operating Room Surgical Technology, Emergency Room RN, Intensive Care Unit RN, Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse, and Telemetry RN
Address
272 Hospital Road
Chillicothe, OH 45601
James Cancer Hospital Solove Research Institute Ohio State
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 10 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
4 wks, 6 wks, 13 wks, 14 wks, and 26 wks
Departments
Bone Marrow Transplantation Registered Nurse, Emergency Room RN, Emergency Room RN, Intensive Care Unit RN, Intensive Care Unit RN, Interventional Radiology, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Oncology RN, Oncology RN, Operating Room RN, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse, Telemetry RN, and Telemetry RN
Address
460 W 10th Ave.
Columbus, OH 43210
Nearby Neighborhoods
Downtown Columbus (43203), Northwoods (43236), Olentangy High Bluffs (43236), Idlewood Manor (43068)
Mount Carmel Grove City
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
4 wks, 12 wks, and 13 wks
Departments
Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse, Emergency Room RN, Intensive Care Unit RN, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Oncology RN, Operating Room RN, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, and RN Case Manager
Address
5300 N. Meadows Drive
Grove City, OH 43123
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
8 wks, 9 wks, 11 wks, and 13 wks
Departments
Antepartum Registered Nurse, Emergency Room RN, Emergency Room RN, Intensive Care Unit RN, Intensive Care Unit RN, Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Operating Room RN, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Outpatient Registered Nurse, Postpartum, Postpartum, Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse, RN Case Manager, Telemetry RN, and Telemetry RN
Address
410 W 10th Ave
Columbus, OH 43210
Nearby Neighborhoods
Downtown Columbus (43203), Northwoods (43236), Olentangy High Bluffs (43236), Idlewood Manor (43068)
* Estimate of payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. Please speak with a recruiter for additional details.