Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Columbus, OH
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$1,834/weekOverview
- Start Date07/27/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Qualifications
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Description
Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Emergency Room (Night Shift)
Location
- Columbus, Ohio
Employment Type
- Travel/Contract
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift Details
- Night shift, 3 shifts per week
- 12-hour shifts (7:00 PM to 7:30 AM)
- Patient ratio: 1 nurse to 4 patients
- Floating required within the unit
Required Experience
- Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) nursing experience
- At least 1 year of prior travel nursing experience required
- Oncology experience preferred but not mandatory
- EPIC electronic health record experience required
Required Certifications
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
Required Skills
- Proficient in IV starts
- Experience with telemetry monitoring
Required Licenses
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for Ohio
Background and Compliance Requirements
- 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including FBI and BCI fingerprinting (Ohio-specific code 3701.881)
- Education verification from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA)
- Monthly monitoring through federal exclusion lists (EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG)
- Submission of a pending background check attestation if fingerprint results are pending at start
- Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug test within 3 months of start (no pending drug screens allowed)
- Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease
- Fit mask test required annually for inpatient/patient-facing roles (valid for entire assignment)
- Immunizations and health documentation:
- Tdap vaccine (adult dose after age 11/12)
- Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
- Annual TB questionnaire
- 2 MMR vaccines or positive titers for measles, mumps, and rubella
- Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (declination acceptable)
- Varicella immunity (2 vaccines or positive titer; medical exemptions reviewed)
- Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31)
- COVID-19 vaccination not required but strongly recommended
Competency and Testing Requirements
- Medication test/pharmacology competency exam prior to start
- Unit-specific competency exam
- Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required within 1 year of start and updated annually (minimum passing score 76%, max 3 attempts)
- NIH Stroke certification required within 1 year of start and renewed every 2 years (3.0 CE hours minimum)
Additional Requirements
- Submission of Request Time Off (RTO) at time of application; up to 7 consecutive days off may be granted at facility discretion for 14-week contracts
- Two professional references required, including at least one from a manager or formal leadership role (charge RN acceptable as second reference)
- Employment application required, including education details for nursing candidates
- Skills checklist required
Parking
- Various parking permit options available for agency staff (costs and availability subject to change)
Facility Policies
- Candidates must review and sign dress code and hand hygiene policies
- Confidential Fraud Waste Abuse and Compliance Reporting Mechanism form required
- Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually
- Ethics and compliance policies must be reviewed and acknowledged annually
Requirements/Qualifications
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio
- Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) nursing experience, including experience within the last year
- At least 1 year of total travel nursing experience
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- Experience in an Acute Care setting
- Proficient with telemetry monitoring
- Experience with EPIC electronic health record system
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
Employer
Host Healthcare
265 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Very Good Recruiter, i have used Vicky for 3 assignments and she is helpful, courteous and kind Will Culpepper travel nurse since 2020
Cons
None
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Columbus, OH
About
Columbus, Ohio, is a midwestern city best known for its diverse food scene, lively arts and culture and friendly Midwestern hospitality. The city has something to offer everyone, from the world-renowned Columbus Zoo and Aquarium to the interactive COSI science museum and research center. Columbus has an auspicious food scene, with excellent local restaurants like The Guild House and Wolf's Ridge Brewing. It’s also home to three professional sports teams, including the Columbus Blue Jackets (NHL), the Columbus Crew (MLS) and the Columbus Clippers (MiLB). The Downtown Arena District hosts these teams at the Nationwide Arena, Huntington Park and the Great American Ball Park. Columbus also lays claim to Ohio State University, one of the largest universities in the United States.
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