ED Emergency Department RN
Columbus, OH
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

ER RN

Overview

• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Facility: 1,059-bed Magnet hospital and level II trauma center
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Night, 3:00 AM to 3:30 PM (3x12-hour shifts, every other weekend, every other holiday)
• Hours: 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week
• Scrub Color: Navy blue

Role Details

• Float Scope: May float to the ED Overflow unit, where the nurse-to-patient ratio flexes to 1:4.
• Expectations: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, work well with staff and physicians, maintain stellar attendance, provide strong customer service, and show full flexibility and dependability.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience in a large hospital setting
• Trauma experience
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with Epic

Competencies and Health Requirements

• Competency exams: Unit-specific competency exam within 2 years of start, plus an EKG exam (required for ER/ED).
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam: Required for ER RNs. Must be completed within 7 days of signing if no test is on file, or within 2 years of start if one is on file.
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam: Must be completed within 7 days of signing and within 2 years of start.
• Physical exam: Work physical performed within 2 years of start, indicating the candidate is free of restrictions.
• TB screening: Two PPDs (or equivalent test) within 6 months of start, plus a TB questionnaire within 90 days of start.
• Immunizations: Proof of immunity or vaccination for measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, and hepatitis B. Flu vaccine or approved exemption on file by 12/1 for the 2026-2027 season.
• Drug screen: Negative 9- or 10-panel urine drug screen within 90 days of start. Candidates cannot start with a pending screen.
• Respirator fit test: Required within 1 year of start and renewed annually (N95 fit testing documentation).

Background and Documentation

• 7-year background check completed within 1 year before start date
• Copy of driver's license
• Employment application/resume
• Skills checklist
• Candidate agreement, service commitment, and confidentiality/internet use agreement signed before start