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: 01/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) – Night Shift Travel Nursing Job in Columbus, Ohio

Advance your nursing career with a high-impact travel assignment as an Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) in Columbus, Ohio (43210). Join a top-rated Emergency Department Observation Unit and provide expert emergency care to patients of all ages. Discover why Columbus is a premier destination for healthcare jobs and travel nursing opportunities.

Registered Nurse Job Details

• Location: Columbus, Ohio 43210
• Setting: Emergency Department Observation Unit (32 beds)
• Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse Contract
• Start Date: December 1, 2025
• End Date: March 2, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts per week (19:00 - 07:30)
• Total Hours per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1680 - $1720
• Patient Age Groups: Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics
• Staffing Ratio: 1:4
• Charting System: EPIC (preferred)
• Flu Vaccine: Required (medical exemptions only)

ER RN Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent Emergency Room or Emergency Department Observation nursing experience
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license – compact RN license or Ohio state RN license required
• Graduate of an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, PALS
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system preferred
• Experience in community hospital, LTAC, and Trauma Level I or II settings preferred
• Two professional references required (at least one from a nurse manager, director, or supervisor)

Emergency Room Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality emergency nursing care to diverse patient populations in the Emergency Department Observation Unit
• Manage telemetry, dysrhythmia, PCU/stepdown care, IV insulin and heparin protocols, renal failure, cardiac and vasoactive drips (including titration), and blood product administration
• Perform tracheostomy management, wound care/wound vac, and non-invasive airway management (CPAP/BIPAP, oxygen therapy)
• Utilize rapid response teams and respond to emergency situations as needed
• Document patient care accurately using the EPIC charting system
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including physical therapy, respiratory therapy, radiology, social services, and pharmacy
• Float to other hospital units as required to support patient care

Discover the best of Columbus, Ohio—enjoy vibrant downtown life, scenic parks, and a supportive healthcare community. Apply now to join our healthcare team as an Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) and take the next step in your travel nursing career. Secure your ER RN job in Columbus, Ohio today!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions.

We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded.

We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com.

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.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #413396. 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: ER

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