Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Columbus, OH
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel ER Registered Nurse (ER RN) – Level I Trauma – Columbus, OH (43210)

Travel ER Registered Nurse (ER RN) – Columbus, OH (43210). 13-week travel nurse assignment at a Level I Trauma Center, stroke- and STEMI-certified facility. Join a fast-paced emergency department (ED) team providing critical care to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in Columbus, Ohio.

Job Details

• Position: Travel Emergency Room Registered Nurse / Emergency Department RN (ER RN)
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,680 - $1,770
• Location: Columbus, Ohio – Zip 43210 (Ohio State University area)
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (Start: July 13, 2026 – End: October 12, 2026)
• Shift: 3 x 12-hour day shifts (07:00 AM – 07:30 PM)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Setting: Level I Trauma Emergency Department; stroke-certified; STEMI-certified
• Orientation: 36 hours
• Job Type: Travel Nurse / Travel RN (first-time travelers accepted)
• Parking: Multiple affordable and convenient options for travelers

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of recent Emergency Room (ER) experience preferred (Level I Trauma experience a plus)
• Valid Ohio RN license (compact or state license required at time of submission)
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and CPI
• Graduate of an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• Experience working in stroke-certified and STEMI-certified facilities preferred
• Comfortable with triage, dysrhythmia interpretation, emergency medications, procedural sedation, ventilated patients, trauma care, psych holds, and pediatric emergency care
• Willingness/ability to float to other units as needed
• Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only)
• Two professional references required (at least one from a manager/director or formal leadership role)

Primary Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality emergency care to adolescent, adult, pediatric, and geriatric patients in a Level I Trauma ED
• Perform triage, assess acuity, and interpret dysrhythmias to initiate timely interventions
• Administer emergency medications and manage procedural sedation and ventilated patients
• Provide trauma care and manage psych holds in a fast-paced ED environment
• Document patient care accurately and efficiently using EPIC electronic medical records
• Use Pyxis medication management system for safe medication administration
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and language interpretation services
• Work scheduled weekends as required (every other or every third weekend)

Benefits & Perks for Travel Nurses

• Competitive weekly pay for Columbus, Ohio travel nurse positions
• 36-hour orientation to support travel RN onboarding
• Affordable, convenient parking options for travelers
• Supportive Level I Trauma team environment with opportunities to expand emergency nursing skills
• First-time travel nurses welcome — great opportunity to begin travel nurse career in Ohio

Why Columbus, Ohio? Columbus is a vibrant Midwest city with a lively urban atmosphere, parks, cultural attractions, and the energy of Ohio State University near the 43210 zip code. Enjoy local dining, entertainment, and a welcoming community while working an impactful travel nurse role in emergency care.

Apply now: Join our Columbus emergency nursing team as a Travel ER RN. Submit your resume, current Ohio RN license, and required certifications to be considered for this travel nurse assignment.

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.