Emergency Room RN
Columbus, OH
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse – Emergency Room (Night Shift)

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Night, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each)
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1 nurse to 3.5 patients
• Documentation System: EPIC
• Medication System: Pyxis
• Float Requirement: Yes
• Weekend Work: Every other or every third weekend
• Orientation: 36 hours required
• Dress Code: Navy scrubs provided

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) nursing experience, with experience within the last year
• Certifications:

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) issued by the American Heart Association
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) issued by the American Heart Association
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
  • Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
• Education: Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Experience in a Level I Trauma Center, stroke-certified, and STEMI-certified facility preferred
• Comfortable with triage, dysrhythmia interpretation, emergency medications, procedural sedation, ventilated patients, trauma cases, psych holds, and pediatric emergency care

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year confirming good health and free of contagious disease
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year (or TB questionnaire annually)
• Immunizations/vaccinations required:

  • Tdap (adult dose after age 11/12)
  • 2 MMR vaccines or positive titers for Rubeola, Mumps, and Rubella
  • Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (declination accepted)
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer (medical exemptions require documentation)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (10/1 – 3/31)
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (new travelers cannot start with pending results)
• Fit mask testing: Required annually for inpatient/patient-facing roles starting 7/13/2026 and beyond; onsite fit testing available if needed

Additional Information

• First-time travel nurses accepted
• Parking options available with varying costs and shuttle services (details provided onsite)
• Confidential Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training and reporting forms required prior to start and updated annually
• Dress code and hand hygiene policies must be reviewed and signed
• Background check and fingerprinting results must be clear; all hits reviewed including dismissed charges
• Pending background check attestation required if fingerprint results are pending at start

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Room on the night shift in Columbus, Ohio. The role requires at least 2 years of ED experience, including recent experience within the last year, multiple certifications including BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIH Stroke Scale, and a valid Ohio RN license. Candidates must be comfortable managing a variety of emergency situations including trauma and pediatric emergencies. First-time travelers are welcome. Comprehensive background checks, health screenings, and compliance with facility-specific policies are mandatory.

Note: Compensation details are excluded per instructions.