Planet Healthcare 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: 01/12/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours
Employment Type: Travel
Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) – Night Shift Columbus, Ohio
Advance your nursing career as an Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) in Columbus, Ohio (43210). Join our Emergency Department Observation Unit and provide top-tier patient care in a fast-paced, supportive healthcare environment. This travel nursing job is ideal for experienced ER nurses seeking new challenges in one of Ohio's leading hospital systems.
ER RN Job Details – Columbus, OH
Location: Columbus, OH 43210 (Ohio healthcare jobs)
Unit: Emergency Department Observation Unit (CC99437)
Position Type: Travel Registered Nurse Assignment
Start Date: January 12, 2026
End Date: April 13, 2026
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 3x12-hour night shifts (19:00 - 07:30)
Hours per Week: 36
Estimated Weekly Salary Range: $1680-$1720
Patient Population: Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics
Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:4
Charting System: EPIC
ER Registered Nurse Qualifications
Minimum 2 years of recent Emergency Room or Emergency Department RN experience
Active Registered Nurse license (compact RN license or Ohio RN license required at submission)
Graduate of an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, PALS
Experience with EPIC electronic medical records preferred
Ability to provide two professional references (one from a nurse manager, director, or supervisor)
Flu vaccination required (medical exemptions considered)
ER RN Responsibilities
Deliver high-quality, compassionate nursing care to patients in the Emergency Department Observation Unit
Monitor and interpret telemetry and manage dysrhythmias
Administer IV insulin and heparin protocols
Manage renal failure and cardiac/vasoactive drips, including titration
Administer blood products and manage tracheostomies
Initiate and participate in rapid response team interventions
Perform wound care and manage wound vacs
Provide non-invasive airway management (CPAP/BIPAP, oxygen therapy)
Accurately document patient care in EPIC
Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, including Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Radiology, Social Services, and Pharmacy
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For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions.
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Planet Healthcare Job ID #433626. 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: ER
About Planet Healthcare
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Planet Healthcare is a global leader in clinical staffing because we take a candidate-first approach. We pride ourselves on a consultative method and help to create the right opportunity, at the right time, with each healthcare professional. The recruitment engine at Planet Healthcare is driven by leaders in this market, who understand the market demands and trends within your specialty. With a wide array of job opportunities and geographic diversity in our client base, we are your advocate and will work to find the best position for you. We are ready to go to work. Welcome to Planet Healthcare.
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401k retirement plan
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