Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Emergency Department Holding Unit position in Ohio requiring an active OH or compact license and strong critical care skills.

Details

• Work in the Emergency Department Holding Unit of a hospital
• Caring for a diverse patient population including pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics
• Staffing ratio is 1:4 patients per nurse
• Telemetry and stepdown/PCU level care with cardiac monitoring
• Night shift schedule, working three 12-hour shifts from 19:00 to 07:30
• Use of Epic for documentation

Requirements

• Active OH or compact RN license in hand at time of consideration
• Minimum 2 years of recent nursing experience in a relevant setting
• Certifications required: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and PALS
• Graduation from an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
• Proficiency in telemetry and dysrhythmia management
• Experience with cardiac and vasoactive drips, IV insulin and heparin protocols, renal failure management, blood product administration, tracheostomy management, wound care, and non-invasive airway management
• Experience using Epic EMR documentation system
• Two professional references required, with at least one from a manager, director, or supervisor in a formal leadership role
• Former employees must have been separated for at least 6 months to qualify

Additional Information

• Provide stepdown and PCU level care for patients held in the ER
• Utilize rapid response team protocols as needed
• Manage wound vacs and non-invasive respiratory equipment such as CPAP and BiPAP
• No time off approved from 2/15/26 through 2/28/26
• Completion of Ohio fingerprinting process is required as soon as possible after contract acceptance
• Orientation and training provided onsite
• Locals are accepted at the same rate as travelers
• Current employees of any Ohio State University hospital location are not eligible