American Traveler 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: 09/08/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Sep 8, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Emergency Dept - Onc Pod position requiring 2 years of ED experience, 1 year of travel experience, and an active OH or compact RN license.
Details
- Work in the Oncology Pod of the Emergency Department in a hospital setting
- General ED serving combined adult and pediatric patients with an oncology focus
- Level I Trauma Center, STEMI certified, and Stroke certified facility
- Patient ratio of 1:4
- Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00-7:30
- 13-week assignment length
- Floating required
- EPIC EMR experience required
Requirements
- Active OH or compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
- Minimum of 2 years of Emergency Department experience required
- Minimum of 1 year of travel nursing experience required
- Oncology experience preferred but not required
- Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and PALS
- Proficient in IV starts
- Experience with telemetry monitoring, cardiac dysrhythmia interpretation and management
- Experience obtaining 12-lead EKG/ECG
- Skilled in triage and isolation precautions/PPE
- Pediatric care experience including sickle cell crisis management
- Nursing education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
- Two professional references required, with at least one from a Manager/Director or formal leadership role and the second from a Charge RN or higher; coworker references not accepted
Additional Information
- Provide emergency nursing care within a specialized oncology pod setting
- Responsibilities include respiratory care such as BiPAP/CPAP management and care of ventilated patients
- Interpretation of arterial blood gases (ABGs) required
- IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood product administration, and central line care/management required
- Administration of emergency medications and IV vasopressors required
- RTO must be submitted and built into the contract at time of application, limited to 7 consecutive days
- Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate
- Former employees eligible for travel assignments after 6 months away from the facility
- Current employees of the health system are ineligible for travel positions at any facility within the system
- Candidates must complete Ohio fingerprinting promptly after signing the contract, either in-person or via mailed packet depending on location
- First-time travelers are not eligible due to required prior travel experience
American Traveler Job ID #P-738570. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Emergency Dept
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.