ER Registered Nurse
Columbus, OH
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse – Emergency Room (ER)

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

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse with Emergency Room (ER) experience to work day shifts (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM). This role involves working in a fast-paced environment with a patient ratio of approximately 1:3.5. The position requires comfort with triage, dysrhythmia interpretation, emergency medications, procedural sedation, ventilated patients, trauma cases, psych holds, and pediatric emergency care.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Certifications issued by the American Heart Association:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification
• Competency in triage, dysrhythmia interpretation, procedural sedation, trauma care, and pediatric emergency care

Experience & Skills

• Comfortable managing triage and emergency care for adult and pediatric patients
• Skilled in dysrhythmia interpretation and emergency medication administration
• Experience with procedural sedation and care of ventilated patients
• Able to manage trauma and psychiatric holds

Orientation & Training

• 36 hours of orientation provided
• Annual safety manual acknowledgement required
• Unit-specific competency exams and remediation processes in place

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including FBI and BCI fingerprinting (Ohio-specific codes apply)
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG monitoring
• Education accreditation verification from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA)
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug test within 3 months of start (no pending tests allowed)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tdap (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titers
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B titer or vaccination series (declination acceptable)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season (mask required if declined)
• References: 2 professional references required, including at least one from a manager or formal leadership

Work Environment & Additional Details

• Shift: Days (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM)
• Patient ratio approximately 1:3.5
• Navy scrubs required
• Parking options available (details provided upon assignment)
• First-time travel nurses accepted

Summary

This is a travel contract opportunity for an experienced ER Registered Nurse licensed in Ohio. The role requires strong emergency nursing skills, multiple certifications, and compliance with detailed background and health requirements. Orientation and ongoing competency assessments are part of the assignment. The position offers a supportive environment with a manageable patient ratio and opportunities to float to other units.

Note: Prior travel experience is not required for this position.