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

Join a high-acuity emergency department in Columbus, Ohio, as a travel Registered Nurse (RN). This on-site travel nursing opportunity is ideal for an experienced ER nurse who is confident providing emergency nursing care to adult, pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients in a fast-paced healthcare environment. Columbus offers the energy of a growing state capital, with vibrant neighborhoods, restaurants, arts and entertainment, parks, and convenient access to outdoor recreation.

Travel RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,830-$1,930
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks, ending February 15, 2027
• Schedule: Three 12-hour day shifts per week, 7:00 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Patient Population: Adolescents, adults, pediatrics, and geriatrics
• Typical Patient Ratio: Approximately 1 nurse to 3-4 patients
• Technology: Epic documentation and Pyxis medication dispensing
• Weekend Coverage: Every other or every third weekend
• Orientation: Orientation is provided
• Experience Consideration: First-time travelers are welcome

Emergency Department RN Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent emergency department Registered Nurse experience
• Current Ohio RN license or active compact RN license in hand at the time of submission
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and CPI certifications
• Education from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• Experience with triage, dysrhythmia interpretation, emergency medications, procedural sedation, ventilated patients, trauma, psychiatric holds, and pediatric emergency care
• Ability to provide safe, efficient care in a high-volume emergency department and manage multiple priorities effectively
• Level I trauma, stroke-certified, and STEMI-certified facility experience preferred
• Two professional references required, including at least one reference from a supervisor, manager, director, or other formal leader
• Flu vaccination required; medical exemptions may be considered
• Availability to complete required Ohio fingerprinting and credentialing steps promptly

Emergency Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate, and evidence-based emergency nursing care to patients across the lifespan
• Perform timely triage, assessment, reassessment, and prioritization of patients based on acuity
• Recognize and respond to rapidly changing patient conditions, including trauma, STEMI, stroke, respiratory failure, and multisystem organ dysfunction
• Interpret cardiac rhythms and obtain 12-lead EKGs/ECGs as clinically indicated
• Administer emergency medications, IV vasopressors, continuous sedation, and other therapies according to orders and protocols
• Initiate and maintain IV access, manage arterial and central lines, administer blood products, and monitor critically ill patients
• Provide and monitor procedural sedation and care for ventilated patients
• Support pediatric emergency care, psychiatric holds, and patients requiring specialized interventions
• Document assessments, interventions, responses, and care plans accurately in Epic
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory services, pharmacy, interpreters, and other members of the interdisciplinary team
• Float to other appropriate areas as needed and contribute to a respectful, team-oriented work environment

Apply now for this Emergency Department Registered Nurse travel contract in Columbus, Ohio, and join a high-acuity emergency care team.

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.