
ER | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Columbus, OH
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Aug 25, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $50.83
- Weekly
- $1,830
- Yearly (full-time)
- $95,160
This job pays about $50.83/hour — 28% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Ohio ($39.67/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Ohio right now
- 1,785 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Ohio from 6 agencies, 644 of them in Columbus.
- Pay in these listings: $14.59 – $196/hour, median $55.28/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Ohio: $39.67/hour ($82,514/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: MAS Medical Staffing ($80.00/hour across 7 jobs).
Job description
Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel Assignment in Columbus, OH
Emergency Department Registered Nurse travel opportunity in Columbus, Ohio 43210. Join a fast-paced emergency room observation unit, care for diverse patients, and build your travel nursing career with a collaborative healthcare team.
Bring your ER expertise to a dynamic emergency department observation setting in Columbus, Ohio — a vibrant, highly connected city with a strong healthcare community, rich cultural options, and the convenience of urban living. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers the chance to provide high-quality patient care across a diverse patient population while working alongside a multidisciplinary team.
This night-shift Registered Nurse role is ideal for experienced emergency nurses who thrive in high-acuity, fast-moving environments and are comfortable caring for adolescents, adults, pediatric, and geriatric patients. If you're looking for a rewarding Ohio nursing job where your critical thinking, adaptability, and clinical skills can make an immediate impact, this is a great fit.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Position: Registered Nurse - Emergency Department (ED RN)
- Setting: Emergency Department Observation Unit
- Location: Columbus, Ohio 43210
- Employment Type: Travel assignment
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Schedule: Night shift, 3 x 12-hour shifts per week
- Shift Duration: 12 hours
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,830-$1,930
- Patient Population: Pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics
- Charting System: Epic preferred
Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of emergency nursing experience required
- ER, ER holding, or med-surg/tele experience required
- Valid compact or Ohio RN license in hand at the time of submission
- Current BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and PALS certifications required
- Experience with a patient ratio of approximately 4:1 preferred
- Epic experience preferred
- ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing education preferred
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply
Emergency Department Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality nursing care to patients in an emergency department observation setting
- Assess, monitor, and respond to changing patient conditions across a broad age range
- Manage telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmias, and cardiac-related interventions
- Administer and monitor IV therapies, blood products, insulin protocols, and heparin protocols as indicated
- Support patients requiring oxygen therapy, BiPAP/CPAP, non-invasive airway management, and ventilated care
- Assist with central line, PICC, port, arterial line, and peripheral IV management
- Provide care for patients with chest tubes, tracheostomies, wound care needs, and other complex conditions
- Collaborate with respiratory, radiology, pharmacy, transportation, social services, and rapid response teams
- Participate in rapid response and code situations with confidence and professionalism
- Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care while maintaining safety, efficiency, and strong clinical judgment
Apply now for this Emergency Department Registered Nurse travel assignment in Columbus, Ohio and take the next step in your healthcare 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.
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