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Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) – Locum Tenens Travel Nursing Job in Columbus, Ohio
Advance your nursing career as a Locum Tenens Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) in Columbus, Ohio (43210). This 13-week travel nursing job places you in a leading Emergency Department Observation Unit, offering hands-on clinical experience in a thriving Ohio healthcare setting. Join our healthcare team and enjoy the vibrant city life, diverse cultural attractions, and excellent amenities that make Columbus a top destination for healthcare professionals seeking rewarding ER RN jobs in Ohio.
ER RN Job Details – Columbus, Ohio

• Assignment Type: Locum Tenens (Travel Nursing Contract)
• Healthcare Setting: Emergency Department Observation Unit
• Location: Columbus, Ohio (43210) – Central Ohio nursing jobs
• Duration: 13 weeks (Start: 10/6/2025 – End: 1/5/2026)
• Shift: 3x12-hour day shifts per week (07:00 – 19:30)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1680-$1720
• Patient Age Groups: Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics
• Staffing Ratio: 1:4

ER Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent Emergency Room RN experience
• Active RN license (compact or Ohio state nursing license required at submission)
• Graduate of an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, PALS
• Experience with Epic electronic health records (EHR) preferred
• Community hospital, LTAC, or Trauma Level I/II experience preferred
• Ability to provide 2 professional references (at least 1 from a manager, director, or nursing leadership)
• Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions accepted)
• Must comply with Ohio fingerprinting process upon contract acceptance

ER RN Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality patient care in a fast-paced emergency department observation unit
• Manage telemetry, dysrhythmia, PCU/stepdown care, and rapid response team utilization
• Administer IV insulin, heparin protocols, cardiac and vasoactive drips (including titration), and blood products
• Provide tracheostomy management, wound care/wound vac, and non-invasive airway management (CPAP/BIPAP, oxygen therapy)
• Utilize Epic for accurate patient documentation and record-keeping
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including physical therapy, respiratory therapy, radiology, pharmacy, and social services
• Float within the unit as needed and respond to rapid response calls

Apply now to join our dedicated healthcare team and take the next step in your ER nursing career with this top-rated travel nursing job in Columbus, Ohio!
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
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