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Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Department Oncology Pod in Columbus, Ohio

Explore a rewarding travel nursing assignment for an Emergency Department Registered Nurse in Columbus, Ohio, providing high-acuity oncology emergency care to patients with complex cancer-related needs. Join a specialized emergency department oncology pod with interdisciplinary support, including interpretation services, while expanding your experience in oncology emergency nursing.

Columbus is a vibrant, welcoming city with a diverse community, excellent dining and cultural attractions, and convenient access to parks, neighborhoods, and regional travel throughout Ohio.

Travel RN Job Details

• Location: Columbus, Ohio 43210
• Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940–$2,040
• Start Date: December 20, 2026
• Assignment Duration: 16 weeks, through April 11, 2027
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours weekly
• Shift: 12-hour nights, approximately 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
• Unit: Specialized oncology emergency care pod
• Unit Size: 19 beds and 15 rooms
• Orientation: Approximately 76 hours
• Weekend Coverage: Based on unit needs

Emergency Department Travel Nurse Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license in hand, either an Ohio license or a valid compact-state license
• At least 2 years of recent acute care Emergency Department nursing experience
• At least 1 year of travel nursing experience required
• Current, ongoing specialty experience within the past 12 months
• Experience with oncology-related emergencies and high-acuity patient care strongly preferred
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, and PALS
• Experience with Epic or another electronic health record system required; Epic experience preferred
• Graduate of an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• Two professional references required, including at least one reference from a manager, director, supervisor, or other formal leader
• Ability to complete required Ohio fingerprinting and credentialing promptly after accepting the assignment
• Flu vaccination required; medical exemptions may be considered

Travel RN Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, evidence-based emergency nursing care to adult oncology patients in a high-acuity environment
• Perform rapid triage, focused assessments, reassessments, and ongoing clinical monitoring
• Recognize and respond to oncologic emergencies, sepsis, sickle cell crisis, stroke symptoms, STEMI presentations, respiratory compromise, and other urgent conditions
• Administer emergency medications, IV vasopressors, blood products, and other prescribed therapies
• Provide care for ventilated patients and manage BiPAP/CPAP therapy as indicated
• Interpret dysrhythmias and arterial blood gases and obtain 12-lead EKGs/ECGs
• Start and maintain IV access, perform phlebotomy, and provide central-line care and management
• Apply isolation precautions and appropriate personal protective equipment
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice clinicians, ancillary teams, patients, and families to coordinate timely care
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, medication administration, and patient responses in the electronic health record

Apply now for this Columbus, Ohio travel nursing opportunity and join a specialized Emergency Department oncology team.

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.