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Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in Columbus 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 2 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 Feb 1, 2025, the average Medical Surgical travel nurse working in Columbus and surrounding areas earned about $2,062 weekly. Today you can find MS jobs with a salary range between $1,644 to $1,812 per week. The Columbus MS travel nursing market can include hospital facilities in Columbus proper like James Cancer Hospital Solove Research Institute Ohio State with more facilities in nearby areas like Grove City, Dublin and Westerville 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 Mar 31, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical role at $2,040 per week. The latest start date for an MS job in Columbus is May 5, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical role at $1,812 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 and 16 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!

Search Top Paying Medical Surgical Jobs in or near Columbus

We have 2 Medical Surgical jobs in Columbus, OH and 23 Medical Surgical jobs in Ohio, and 660 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,
  • April 21, 2025
  • 13
$1,644 to $1,812
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,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,644 to $1,812
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,
  • March 31, 2025
  • 13
$1,851 to $2,040
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,
  • April 21, 2025
  • 13
$1,851 to $2,040
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,
  • April 14, 2025
  • 13
$1,851 to $2,040
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,
  • April 13, 2025
  • 13
$1,851 to $2,040
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
  • Zanesville, Ohio – 43701
    Distance from Columbus: 52 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 13, 2025
  • 16
$1,957 to $2,156
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,
  • April 7, 2025
  • 13
$1,269 to $1,398
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,
  • March 30, 2025
  • 13
$2,045 to $2,253
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,
  • March 30, 2025
  • 13
$1,815 to $2,001
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,
  • March 30, 2025
  • 13
$1,815 to $2,001
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
  • Elyria, Ohio – 44035
    Distance from Columbus: 108 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 20, 2025
  • 13
$1,692 to $1,865
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Elyria, Ohio – 44035
    Distance from Columbus: 108 miles
  • 12 D,
  • April 21, 2025
  • 13
$1,692 to $1,865
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
  • Elyria, Ohio – 44035
    Distance from Columbus: 108 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 23, 2025
  • 13
$1,692 to $1,865
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Elyria, Ohio – 44035
    Distance from Columbus: 108 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 22, 2025
  • 13
$1,692 to $1,865
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
  • Elyria, Ohio – 44035
    Distance from Columbus: 108 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,605 to $1,769
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Akron, Ohio – 44304
    Distance from Columbus: 110 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 4, 2025
  • 13
$1,821 to $2,007
Weekly Pay*
MS unit that provides 24 hours a day, 7 day a week nursing care to geriatric patients, age 65 and older who require inpatient acute care needs or need close observation and testing. Overflow Medical and/or Surgical patients are also placed on the unit. The unit focuses on four core features known as the “4Ms.” These core features are evidence-based and form the foundation for age-friendly care. The 4Ms – What Matters, Medication, Mentation, and Mobility – guide our interdisciplinary team in organizing care and focusing on the older adult’s wellness and strengths rather than solely on medical diagnoses. The team incorporates the 4Ms into existing care and deploys resources intended to prevent functional decline while addressing acute medical needs. Patients on the unit present with a variety of medical diagnoses such as GIB, UTI, trauma, infection, pneumonia, CHF, change in mental status and failure to thrive. Ratios range from 1:5/6
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Wheeling, West Virginia – 26003
    Distance from Columbus: 121 miles
  • 12 N,
  • March 30, 2025
  • 13
$1,815 to $2,001
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
  • Ravenna, Ohio – 44266
    Distance from Columbus: 124 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 11, 2025
  • 13
$1,692 to $1,865
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Cleveland, Ohio – 44130
    Distance from Columbus: 126 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 13, 2025
$1,893 to $2,086
Weekly Pay*
Southwest General Health Center is an award-winning hospital in Middleburg Heights, Ohio serving the Greater Cleveland area. We take great pride in serving the people of our community and strive to provide each and every patient with exceptional health care.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Cleveland, Ohio – 44106
    Distance from Columbus: 126 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 21, 2025
  • 13
$1,787 to $1,970
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Cleveland, Ohio – 44129
    Distance from Columbus: 126 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 4, 2025
  • 13
$1,681 to $1,853
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Cleveland, Ohio – 44106
    Distance from Columbus: 126 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,642 to $1,809
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Cleveland, Ohio – 44106
    Distance from Columbus: 126 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 4, 2025
  • 13
$1,642 to $1,809
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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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?

  • Registered Nurse – MS with a per week salary of $2,040, a 13 weeks duration, for a 12 D in Chillicothe (43.4 miles away)
  • Registered Nurse – MS with a per week salary of $2,040, a 13 weeks duration, for a 12 N in Chillicothe (43.4 miles away)
  • Registered Nurse – MS with a per week salary of $2,040, a 13 weeks duration, for a 12 N in Chillicothe (43.4 miles away)

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 2 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 $2,061 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 $2,061 per week based on recent job availability data.

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

  • Merit Dental Westerville in Westerville (13.1 miles from Columbus)
  • Central Ohio Urology Group in Columbus (7.9 miles from Columbus)
  • Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe (39.3 miles from Columbus)
  • Adena Fayette Medical Center in Washington Court House (36.5 miles from Columbus)
  • Mercy Health – Springfield Regional Medical Center in Springfield (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 $2,048 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.

Locating Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in Columbus

In Columbus, facilities like Merit Dental Westerville, Central Ohio Urology Group and Adena Regional Medical Center, all offer MS departments. It’s a great city to work in and nearby to neighborhoods like Idlewood Manor (zip code 43068), Downtown Columbus (zip code 43203) and Northwoods (zip code 43236) neighborhoods.

Other popular cities near Columbus’s MS job opportunities are Grove City (7.4 miles), Dublin (11.3 miles) and Westerville (12 miles). These are near to zip codes: 43230 (7.9 miles), 43123 (9.9 miles) and 43081 (13.1 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
12 and 13
Departments
Cardiovascular ICU Cardiovascular Operating Room Cath Lab Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Progressive Care Unit Telemetry
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
13, 6, 4, 14, and 26
Address
460 W 10th Ave.
Columbus, OH 43210
Nearby Neighborhoods
Downtown Columbus (43203), Northwoods (43236), Olentangy High Bluffs (43236), Idlewood Manor (43068)
Mercy Health-Springfield Regional Medical Center (Simplify)
Shifts
10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
15, 12, 16, 13, and 5
Address
100 Medical Center Dr
Springfield, OH 45504
Nearby Neighborhoods
Snyder Terrace (45504), Ridgewood (45504), North Hill (45502), Seans Woods (45503), Edgewood Farms (45503)
Mount Carmel Grove City
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, and 4
Departments
Case Manager Cath Lab Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Medical Surgical Oncology Operating Room
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
9, 13, 11, and 8
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.