ER | Registered Nurse

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

Apply for a travel Emergency Department RN assignment in Columbus, Ohio, at a high-volume Level II Trauma Center and certified stroke center. Join a collaborative team providing compassionate, evidence-based emergency nursing care to patients of all ages in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,950–$2,060
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12-hour shifts
• Shift Time: 3:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:4
• Patient Population: Neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients
• Weekend and Holiday Coverage: Every other weekend and every other holiday
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic

Emergency Department RN Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of recent Emergency Department RN or Emergency Room Nurse experience
• Recent experience in a large hospital setting required
• Level II trauma experience required; Level I trauma experience preferred
• Active Ohio RN license, another active state RN license, or compact RN license
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• TNCC and PALS certifications strongly preferred
• Epic charting experience required
• Strong clinical judgment, adaptability, attendance, and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams in a fast-paced Emergency Department

Travel Emergency Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide timely, evidence-based emergency nursing care to patients across the lifespan
• Perform triage, focused assessments, reassessments, and prioritization of care
• Care for patients experiencing trauma, stroke, STEMI, acute psychosis, overdose, dysrhythmias, respiratory distress, and multisystem organ dysfunction
• Initiate and maintain IV access and administer emergency medications, blood products, sedation, and continuous infusions as ordered
• Manage patients requiring ventilatory support, BiPAP/CPAP, arterial lines, central lines, chest tubes, and vasopressors
• Obtain and interpret 12-lead ECGs and arterial blood gases, and recognize dysrhythmias
• Provide care for psychiatric holds, suicidal patients, and patients exhibiting violent or aggressive behavior using appropriate safety procedures
• Document patient care accurately in Epic and promptly communicate changes in patient condition
• Float to the Emergency Department overflow area as needed while maintaining safe, high-quality patient care
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, radiology, pharmacy, social services, rapid response teams, and other support departments

Why Columbus, Ohio?

Columbus offers travel nurses an energetic mix of vibrant neighborhoods, cultural attractions, parks, and outdoor recreation. Explore Ohio healthcare opportunities while making a meaningful difference in a diverse Emergency Department patient population.

Apply now to join this Ohio travel nursing team as an Emergency Department Registered Nurse in Columbus!

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.