Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma - $2,120 per week in Columbus, OH

Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse / Emergency Department (Oncology Pod) – Ohio

Start Date: November 2, 2026

Location: Columbus, Ohio

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: 12-hour shifts (Days/Nights or Nights only); floating required as needed; 1:4 patient ratio

Highlights:

• Specialized oncology emergency care pod - one of the few dedicated oncology ED settings in the country
• 15-room unit with 19 beds designed for high-acuity cancer patient emergencies
• 13-week assignment with Epic EMR system
• Collaborative interdisciplinary team with interpretation services support
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, specialized emergency medicine environment
• Request time off may be granted at facility discretion (7 consecutive days for 14-week contracts)

Requirements:

• Active RN license (Compact or Ohio state license required at time of submission)
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department experience required
• 1 year of travel nursing experience required (hard stop requirement)
• Epic EMR experience required
• Oncology experience preferred but not required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and PALS
• Proficiency in IV starts and telemetry monitoring
• Nursing degree from ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• 2 professional references required (at least 1 from manager/director or formal supervisor)

Essential Skills:

• BiPAP/CPAP management and care of ventilated patients
• Blood product administration and central line care/management
• Emergency medication administration and IV vasopressors
• Interpretation of arterial blood gases (ABGs) and dysrhythmias
• 12-lead EKG/ECG acquisition and STEMI protocols
• Triage and isolation precautions/PPE protocols
• Phlebotomy and IV initiation/maintenance

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This unique position offers the chance to work in a cutting-edge oncology emergency department that combines specialized cancer care with the dynamic environment of emergency medicine. You'll be part of a dedicated team providing critical care to a vulnerable patient population while utilizing advanced clinical skills in a supportive, resource-rich setting. This role is ideal for experienced travel nurses seeking to expand their expertise in oncology emergency care while making a meaningful impact on patients facing complex medical challenges.

Important Application Notes:

• Strict compliance deadline: Tuesday prior to start date with no exceptions
• Ohio fingerprinting must be completed immediately upon contract signing
• Request time off (RTO) must be submitted at time of application and built into contract
• Former employees eligible after 6 months away from facility
• Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only); COVID-19 vaccine not required
• 76 hours of orientation provided

Parking Information:

Multiple parking permit options available through facility parking services, ranging from shuttle-access lots to direct garage access. Monthly and annual options available with costs varying by location and access level. Detailed parking information provided upon assignment.