ER RN
Columbus, OH
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Travel Nursing Job in Columbus, Ohio

Join a high-acuity emergency department as a Travel Registered Nurse in Columbus, Ohio. This on-site travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to provide emergency care for adolescent, adult, pediatric, and geriatric patients in a fast-paced department with an approximate daily census of 210 patients. Columbus is a vibrant, welcoming city known for its diverse neighborhoods, excellent dining, arts and entertainment, parks, and strong professional and academic communities.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,830–$1,930
• Specialty: Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN)
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week
• Shift: 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Patient Population: Adolescents, adults, pediatrics, and geriatrics
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1 nurse to 3–4 patients
• Documentation System: Epic
• Weekend Requirement: Every other or every third weekend
• Orientation: 36 hours
• Additional Scheduling: Float coverage is required

Emergency Department RN Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent emergency department nursing experience
• Current Registered Nurse license in Ohio or an active compact RN license
• Graduation from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and CPI certifications
• Experience providing adult and pediatric emergency care
• Experience in a Level I trauma, stroke-certified, and STEMI-certified facility preferred
• Ability to provide two professional references, including at least one manager, director, supervisor, or other formal leader
• Comfort working night shifts, weekends, and in a high-volume emergency department

Emergency Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide safe, efficient nursing care to a diverse emergency department patient population
• Perform patient triage, assessments, reassessments, and care prioritization
• Recognize and manage dysrhythmias, multisystem organ dysfunction, trauma, stroke symptoms, and STEMI presentations
• Administer emergency medications, IV vasopressors, continuous sedation, and other ordered therapies
• Care for ventilated patients and patients requiring continuous IV paralytics or sedation
• Perform and monitor procedural sedation and obtain 12-lead EKGs
• Start and maintain IV access, manage arterial and central lines, and administer blood products
• Support patients experiencing behavioral health emergencies and psychiatric holds
• Document accurately in Epic and collaborate with respiratory services, pharmacy, interpretation services, and other members of the healthcare team
• Float as needed while maintaining high standards of patient care, communication, and teamwork

Apply now for this Columbus, Ohio travel nursing opportunity and join a high-acuity emergency department healthcare team.

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.