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

Experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN) needed for a 13-week travel nursing contract in Columbus, Ohio. Join a high-acuity Emergency Department team caring for a diverse patient population across adolescents, adults, pediatrics, and geriatrics. This opportunity is ideal for an emergency room nurse who is confident managing urgent, complex cases. Columbus offers an energetic and welcoming community with excellent dining, arts, entertainment, parks, and easy access to outdoor recreation.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,830-$1,930
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• End Date: February 15, 2027
• Schedule: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts, approximately 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
• Weekend Rotation: Every other or every third weekend
• Patient Population: Adolescents, adults, pediatrics, and geriatric patients
• Typical Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: Approximately 1 nurse to 3-4 patients
• Documentation and Equipment: EPIC and Pyxis
• Orientation: Facility orientation provided

Emergency Department RN Job Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of recent Emergency Department RN or emergency room nursing experience
• Active Ohio RN license or valid compact RN license in hand at the time of submission
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and CPI certifications required
• Experience in a Level I Trauma Center preferred
• Experience with stroke-certified and STEMI-certified facilities preferred
• Strong assessment, prioritization, and critical-thinking skills in a fast-paced emergency nursing setting
• Education from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• Two professional references required, including at least one manager, director, supervisor, or other formal leader
• Ability to float as needed and complete Ohio fingerprinting and credentialing requirements promptly

Emergency Department Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, efficient, and compassionate emergency care to a broad patient population
• Perform rapid triage, focused assessments, reassessments, and timely interventions
• Recognize and manage dysrhythmias, acute illness, trauma, stroke symptoms, and STEMI presentations
• Administer emergency medications, IV vasopressors, continuous sedation, and other high-acuity therapies as ordered
• Care for ventilated patients and patients with multisystem organ dysfunction or failure
• Perform and monitor procedural sedation and assist with emergency procedures
• Obtain 12-lead EKGs, initiate and maintain IV access, and support blood product administration
• Document patient care accurately in EPIC and collaborate with providers, respiratory services, pharmacy, and other members of the interdisciplinary team
• Deliver patient and family education while maintaining a calm, professional presence during high-stress situations

Apply now for this Emergency Department RN travel contract and join a leading healthcare team in Columbus, Ohio.

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.