Travel ER RN - $1,977 per week

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: 09/21/2026
• 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 21, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position requiring a Level I Trauma Center background and OH or compact RN license.

Details

• Work in a General Emergency Department serving combined adult and pediatric patients
• Level I Trauma Center that is stroke-certified and STEMI-certified
• Night shift schedule with 3x12-hour shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• Patient ratio of 1:3.5
• Uses EPIC for documentation and Pyxis for medication dispensing
• Floating required
• Weekend rotation required every other or every third weekend

Requirements

• Active OH or compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• Minimum 2 years of ER experience required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS
• CPI certification preferred
• Level I Trauma Center, stroke-certified, and STEMI-certified facility experience preferred
• Must be comfortable with triage, dysrhythmia interpretation, emergency medications, procedural sedation, ventilated patients, trauma, psych holds, and pediatric emergency care
• Skilled in IV therapy, phlebotomy, emergency medications, and IV vasopressors
• Experience with arterial line management, blood product administration, central line care, continuous IV paralytics, and continuous IV sedation preferred
• Ability to obtain and interpret 12-lead EKG/ECG
• Nursing education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• Two professional references required, with at least one from a Manager/Director or Supervisor and the second from a Charge RN or higher; coworker references not accepted

Additional Information

• Provide emergency care including cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and care for patients with multisystem organ dysfunction or failure
• 36 hours of orientation provided
• Navy scrubs required
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are accepted at the same rate
• RTO must be submitted and built into the contract, limited to 7 days or less
• Former employees are eligible for a travel assignment once they have been away from the facility for 6 months or more
• Current employees of Ohio State University hospital locations are ineligible for traveler positions
• Ohio fingerprinting process must be completed urgently upon signing the contract, either at a local Ohio fingerprinting location or via a mailed packet for those at extreme distances

American Traveler Job ID #P-741283. 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.