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Emergency Department Observation Unit Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Columbus, Ohio

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) opportunity in Columbus, Ohio: provide emergency observation and acute care during a 13-week assignment. Make a meaningful impact as an Emergency Department Observation Unit RN in an on-site travel nursing role serving pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Work in a fast-paced ER holding and observation setting with a collaborative interdisciplinary team while expanding your emergency nursing experience in the vibrant 43210 area of Columbus.

Travel RN Job Details

• Specialty: Emergency Department Observation / ER Holding
• Location: Columbus, Ohio 43210
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,830–$1,930
• Start Date: November 30, 2026
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour day shifts, approximately 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:4
• Patient Population: Pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics
• Charting: Epic experience preferred
• Travel Experience: First-time travelers are welcome

Emergency Department RN Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent Registered Nurse experience
• Recent emergency department nursing experience is required; ER observation, ER holding, medical-surgical, or telemetry experience is strongly preferred
• Current compact or Ohio Registered Nurse license in hand at the time of submission
• Current BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and PALS certifications
• Graduation from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• Strong patient assessment, prioritization, cardiac telemetry, and emergency nursing skills
• Ability to complete required credentialing and Ohio fingerprinting promptly before the assignment start date

Emergency Observation RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients in an emergency observation and ER holding environment
• Assess, monitor, and reassess patients across a broad range of ages and acuity levels
• Recognize changes in patient condition and initiate appropriate interventions, including rapid response and code procedures when indicated
• Perform cardiac telemetry monitoring and interpret dysrhythmias
• Administer medications, blood products, insulin protocols, and cardiac or vasoactive infusions according to established protocols
• Manage oxygen therapy, high-flow nasal cannula, BiPAP/CPAP, ventilated patients, tracheostomies, chest tubes, central lines, PICC lines, and peripheral IVs
• Provide care for patients with cardiac, neurologic, renal, orthopedic, traumatic, and other acute conditions
• Perform or assist with procedures including IV starts, phlebotomy, procedural sedation monitoring, wound care, drain care, and feeding tube management
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary partners, including respiratory therapy, radiology, pharmacy, social services, and rapid response teams
• Document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in the electronic medical record

Apply now for this Emergency Department Observation Unit RN travel contract in Columbus, Ohio, and join a collaborative healthcare 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.