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GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Columbus, Ohio.

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/13/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Palliative Care RN - Night Shift (Travel, 13-week) – Columbus, OH

Join our compassionate team as a Palliative Care RN (Night, Travel) in Columbus, OH — 13-week contract starting June 29, 2026.

Be part of a brand-new, state-of-the-art 12-bed palliative care unit dedicated to comfort, dignity, and symptom management for adults with serious, life-limiting illnesses. This travel nursing opportunity in Columbus, Ohio (43210) offers hands-on palliative care nursing experience in a collaborative hospital setting. Columbus is a vibrant city known for its welcoming community, diverse culture, and beautiful parks — an excellent location for Ohio nursing jobs and Columbus healthcare careers.

• Location: Columbus, OH 43210 (Columbus healthcare jobs)
• Setting: Newly established 12-bed medical-surgical palliative care unit
• Contract Type: Travel RN, 13 weeks
• Start Date: June 29, 2026
• End Date: September 28, 2026
• Shift: Night shift, 3 x 12-hour (19:00 – 07:00)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,940 – $2,040 (competitive travel nursing pay)
• Patient Ratio: 1:4
• Note: Unit opens July 1, 2026. Early starters will float to inpatient units for training and orientation.

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required (palliative care, hospice, medical-surgical or related acute care experience preferred)
• Active RN license (compact or Ohio state license in hand at time of submission)
• BLS certification required; additional certifications in palliative or hospice care a plus
• Experience with EPIC charting system required (EPIC documentation proficiency preferred)
• Graduated from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• Previous travel nursing experience preferred (travel RN experience beneficial for quick onboarding)
• Ability to float to units of equivalent or lower acuity as needed for training and unit opening
• Two professional references required (at least one from a manager/director or formal leader)
• Seasonal flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only)

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered palliative care and symptom management to adult and geriatric patients
• Assess and manage uncontrolled pain, severe nausea/vomiting, dyspnea, fatigue, and other distressing symptoms using pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions
• Provide end-of-life care, perideath support, postmortem care, and bereavement resources for patients and families
• Utilize advanced pain assessment tools and manage complex medication regimens, including PCA pumps
• Manage peripheral IVs, central lines, and implanted ports; collaborate with IV teams as needed
• Coordinate care and communicate effectively with interdisciplinary teams: physicians, pharmacy, social work, respiratory therapy, physical therapy, and case management
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in EPIC and ensure compliance with hospital policies and clinical protocols
• Float to other inpatient units for orientation, cross-training, and as staffing needs require prior to unit opening

This Palliative Care RN travel job in Columbus, Ohio is a rewarding opportunity for compassionate RNs skilled in symptom management and end-of-life care. Apply now to join our healthcare team and advance your palliative care nursing career — submit your resume and current RN license to be considered. Join our healthcare team today!

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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.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #472957. 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