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Emergency Department Observation Registered Nurse (RN) – Columbus, Ohio Travel Assignment

Join a fast-paced Columbus, Ohio healthcare team as an Emergency Department Observation Registered Nurse (RN) on a 13-week travel nursing assignment. This on-site opportunity is ideal for an experienced ER nurse who provides compassionate care to patients from pediatrics through geriatrics in an emergency observation setting.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Columbus, Ohio — a vibrant, welcoming city known for its thriving healthcare, arts, dining, and outdoor recreation communities
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel Registered Nurse assignment
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• End Date: February 15, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,830–$1,930
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts, approximately 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:4
• Patient Population: Pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics
• Unit Volume: Approximately 32 beds and 32 patients per day
• Orientation: 24 hours

Emergency Department RN Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio or a valid compact state license in hand at the time of submission
• At least 2 years of recent emergency department nursing experience, including ER observation or ER holding experience
• Medical-surgical or telemetry nursing experience preferred
• Current BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and PALS certifications
• Graduate of an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• Epic electronic health record and clinical documentation experience preferred
• First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply
• Strong patient assessment, prioritization, communication, teamwork, and critical-thinking skills

Emergency Observation Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, comprehensive Registered Nurse care for patients in an emergency department observation setting
• Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments, reassessments, medication administration, care planning, and patient education
• Monitor patients receiving telemetry, oxygen therapy, noninvasive airway support, and cardiac or vasoactive infusions according to protocol
• Care for patients with acute medical conditions, trauma, cardiac concerns, neurological disorders, respiratory needs, renal failure, and post-procedural needs
• Manage IVs, central lines, PICC lines, arterial lines, chest tubes, drains, feeding tubes, wound care, and other complex nursing interventions as appropriate
• Recognize changes in patient condition and respond promptly using rapid response and emergency nursing procedures
• Collaborate with providers, respiratory therapy, radiology, pharmacy, rehabilitation, social services, and other interdisciplinary care team members
• Maintain accurate electronic documentation and support efficient patient throughput, discharge planning, and transitions of care

Apply now for this Columbus, Ohio travel nursing opportunity and make a meaningful impact as an Emergency Department Observation RN.

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.