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

Experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurses are invited to join a specialized oncology emergency care team in Columbus, Ohio. This 13-week travel nursing contract offers the opportunity to provide high-acuity emergency and oncology nursing care while expanding your expertise in a fast-paced Emergency Department. Columbus is a vibrant, welcoming city known for its thriving arts and dining scenes, beautiful parks, and convenient urban amenities.

Travel Registered Nurse Job Details

• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Start Date: December 14, 2026
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,830–$1,930
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour night shifts, approximately 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
• Healthcare Setting: Oncology-focused Emergency Department pod with approximately 19 beds and 15 rooms
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:4
• Patient Population: Patients requiring urgent and complex emergency care, including oncology-related presentations
• Additional Scheduling Information: Floating may be required. Requests for time off must be submitted when applying and incorporated into the contract.

Emergency Department RN Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license; a valid compact or Ohio RN license must be in hand at the time of submission
• At least 2 years of current Emergency Department or emergency room nursing experience, with consistent specialty experience within the past 12 months
• At least 1 year of travel nursing experience
• Oncology nursing experience preferred but not required
• Epic electronic health record charting experience required
• Current BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and PALS certifications
• Strong clinical skills in IV starts, telemetry monitoring, emergency medications, dysrhythmia interpretation, triage, and obtaining 12-lead EKGs
• Experience with central line care, blood product administration, ventilated patients, BiPAP/CPAP, IV vasopressors, and isolation precautions
• 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
• Seasonal flu vaccination required; medical exemptions may be considered
• Successful completion of required credentialing, including timely Ohio fingerprinting when applicable

Emergency Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate, and evidence-based emergency nursing care in a specialized oncology setting
• Perform rapid assessments, triage, ongoing monitoring, and reassessments for patients with varying levels of acuity
• Initiate and maintain peripheral IV access and administer emergency medications, fluids, blood products, and ordered therapies
• Monitor telemetry, interpret dysrhythmias and arterial blood gases, and recognize changes requiring immediate intervention
• Support patients requiring respiratory assistance, including ventilator, BiPAP, and CPAP management
• Provide central line care and follow appropriate isolation and personal protective equipment procedures
• Collaborate with providers and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate timely evaluation, treatment, and disposition
• Float to other appropriate areas as required by department needs while maintaining high standards of patient care

Apply now for this Emergency Department RN travel nursing opportunity in Columbus, Ohio, and join a specialized oncology emergency care 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.