Travel ER RN - $2,056 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Columbus, Ohio.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

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

Join a 13-week travel RN assignment in Columbus, Ohio, providing emergency and progressive-care nursing in a 32-bed emergency observation unit. Bring your emergency department, telemetry, PCU, and stepdown expertise to a fast-paced observation setting serving pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. You will work alongside an interdisciplinary healthcare team in the vibrant 43210 area, known for its university-community atmosphere, diverse dining and entertainment, cultural attractions, parks, sports, and convenient access to surrounding communities.

Travel Registered Nurse Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,830–$1,930
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Healthcare Setting: Emergency Department Observation Unit
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• End Date: February 15, 2027
• Shift: Day shifts, 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Shift Duration: 12 hours
• Shifts Per Week: 3
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:4
• Patient Population: Pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic experience preferred

Emergency Room RN Job Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of recent Registered Nurse (RN) experience
• Recent emergency department experience required and clearly documented in work history
• Experience in emergency observation or holding, medical-surgical telemetry, progressive care unit (PCU), or stepdown nursing required
• Active compact or Ohio Registered Nurse license in hand at the time of submission
• Current BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and PALS certifications
• Graduate of an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• Flu vaccination required; medical exemptions may be considered
• Two professional references required, including at least one manager, director, supervisor, or other formal leader
• Ability to complete required credentialing and fingerprinting promptly before the assignment start date

Emergency Department RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for patients in an emergency observation and holding environment
• Monitor and interpret cardiac telemetry and dysrhythmias, escalating changes in patient condition appropriately
• Care for patients requiring PCU, stepdown, and intermediate-level monitoring
• Administer and manage IV insulin, heparin, cardiac, and vasoactive medication protocols, including titration when indicated
• Manage patients with renal failure, cardiac conditions, neurological disorders, traumatic injuries, and other complex acute-care needs
• Perform or assist with IV starts, central and peripheral line care, PICC management, blood product administration, wound care, wound-vac care, and surgical drain management
• Provide tracheostomy care, non-invasive airway management, oxygen therapy, and care for ventilated patients as assigned
• Assess and manage patients receiving procedural sedation, PCA therapy, and other specialized treatments
• Recognize clinical deterioration and activate rapid response or code team resources when necessary
• Complete accurate and timely documentation in Epic while collaborating with respiratory therapy, radiology, pharmacy, social services, rehabilitation, and other support disciplines

Apply now for this Columbus, Ohio travel RN job and bring your emergency nursing expertise to a collaborative emergency observation team.

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #524292. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: ER

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