Emergency Department Observation Registered Nurse (RN) – Columbus, Ohio Travel Nursing Contract

Join our healthcare team as an Emergency Department Observation Registered Nurse in Columbus, Ohio. This 13-week travel nursing contract offers acute-care experience with pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients across emergency, medical-surgical, and telemetry settings.

Make a meaningful impact in an Emergency Department Observation Unit while providing safe, compassionate patient care in a collaborative, on-site environment. Columbus is a vibrant, welcoming city known for its cultural attractions, thriving neighborhoods, and excellent outdoor recreation.

Travel RN Job Details

• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,830-$1,930
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week, approximately 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Unit: Emergency Department Observation/Holding
• Patient Population: Pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics
• Typical Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:4
• Daily Census: Approximately 32 patients

Emergency Department Observation RN Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of Registered Nurse experience
• Recent Emergency Department experience is required; Emergency Department observation/holding or medical-surgical/telemetry experience is also required
• Current Registered Nurse license in Ohio or a valid compact-state license in hand at the time of submission
• Graduate of an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• Current BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and PALS certifications
• Experience with electronic health records, preferably Epic
• Ability to complete required credentialing and Ohio fingerprinting promptly before the assignment start date
• Two professional references, including at least one manager, director, supervisor, or other formal clinical leader
• Strong patient assessment, prioritization, communication, and teamwork skills

Emergency Department Observation RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, timely, and compassionate nursing care to patients requiring emergency observation and continued evaluation
• Assess and monitor patients across the lifespan, including pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations
• Recognize changes in patient condition and initiate appropriate interventions, escalation, and rapid response processes
• Administer medications, blood products, insulin, and cardiac or vasoactive infusions according to established protocols
• Provide telemetry monitoring, interpret dysrhythmias, and manage patients with acute cardiac and respiratory needs
• Care for patients requiring oxygen therapy, high-flow nasal cannula, BiPAP/CPAP, ventilator support, chest tubes, central lines, PICC lines, and surgical drains
• Perform or assist with IV starts, phlebotomy, procedural sedation monitoring, wound care, tracheostomy care, and other specialized nursing procedures
• Coordinate with physicians, respiratory services, pharmacy, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, and other interdisciplinary partners
• Document assessments, interventions, patient responses, and care plans accurately in the electronic health record
• Educate patients and families while supporting safe transitions, admissions, discharges, and ongoing care needs

Apply now for this Emergency Department Observation RN travel contract in Columbus, Ohio, and take the next step in your travel nursing career.

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.