Emergency Room RN Jobs in Ohio
Emergency Room RN jobs in Ohio are consistently in high demand, with openings concentrated across major hospital systems, Level I and Level II trauma centers, and regional medical centers serving both urban and rural communities at every level from new graduate to senior charge nurse. Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati anchor the largest share of hiring, with established employers such as OhioHealth, Cleveland Clinic, and TriHealth maintaining steady emergency department staffing needs throughout the year. The most sought-after specialties in Ohio emergency settings include trauma nursing, pediatric emergency care, and critical care triage. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Mercy Health
About Us
As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.
Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Room (ER) - Queen City Medical Center
Shift: 12pm-1230am
***RNs could receive a sign-on bonus up to $5,000 with 1 year prior experience in specialty.***
Job Summary:
The Emergency Room (ER) Registered Nurse (RN) position is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care to patients by:
- Utilizing strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status
- Determining the priority of the patient’s problems and needs
- Implementing clinical nursing interventions
- Having a highly diverse skillset
- Developing and performing patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes
- Ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment
Essential Functions:
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team
- Care for groups of patients in a fast-paced, high intensity setting as part of an interprofessional team focused on achieving the best individual patient and population outcomes
- Evaluates, updates and revises the plan of care to facilitate achievement of planned and expected outcomes
- Serves as point of contact for patients' care coordination throughout hospital departments
- Provides care to a broad spectrum of patients ranging from short-stay to trauma
- Administer medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and the organization’s policies and procedures
- Other duties as assigned
Education:
- Graduate of an accredited Associates degree or Bachelors degree in Nursing
Certifications:
- Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
- BLS Basic Life Support or ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support and PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (preferred at hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care; ACLS and PALS required within 6 months of hire)
Experience:
- One (1) year of professional experience practicing as a Registered Nurse (RN)
- Recent Emergency Department or Critical Care experienced preferred, not required
Training:
- EPIC Electronic Health Record training (preferred, not required)
As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.
What we offer
- Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
- Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
- Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
- Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com
Mercy Health
About Us
As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.
Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Room (ER) - Queen City Medical Center
Shift: 12pm-1230am
***RNs could receive a sign-on bonus up to $5,000 with 1 year prior experience in specialty.***
Job Summary:
The Emergency Room (ER) Registered Nurse (RN) position is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care to patients by:
- Utilizing strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status
- Determining the priority of the patient’s problems and needs
- Implementing clinical nursing interventions
- Having a highly diverse skillset
- Developing and performing patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes
- Ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment
Essential Functions:
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team
- Care for groups of patients in a fast-paced, high intensity setting as part of an interprofessional team focused on achieving the best individual patient and population outcomes
- Evaluates, updates and revises the plan of care to facilitate achievement of planned and expected outcomes
- Serves as point of contact for patients' care coordination throughout hospital departments
- Provides care to a broad spectrum of patients ranging from short-stay to trauma
- Administer medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and the organization’s policies and procedures
- Other duties as assigned
Education:
- Graduate of an accredited Associates degree or Bachelors degree in Nursing
Certifications:
- Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
- BLS Basic Life Support or ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support and PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (preferred at hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care; ACLS and PALS required within 6 months of hire)
Experience:
- One (1) year of professional experience practicing as a Registered Nurse (RN)
- Recent Emergency Department or Critical Care experienced preferred, not required
Training:
- EPIC Electronic Health Record training (preferred, not required)
As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.
What we offer
- Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
- Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
- Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
- Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com
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Where Ohio roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Emergency Room RN Job Market in Ohio
A snapshot from current Ohio openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Kettering Health10
- Mercy Health5
- Voyage Health4V
- White Glove Placement3
- Memorial Health System1
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Ohio Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in emergency room RN jobs across Ohio.
- Active Ohio RN license issued or recognized by the Ohio Board of Nursing
- Current BLS and ACLS certification required by most emergency department employers
- Minimum one to two years of acute care or emergency nursing experience preferred
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems, particularly Epic and Cerner
- Ability to triage patients and manage high-acuity cases in a fast-paced environment
- TNCC or CEN certification valued for trauma-designated and high-volume emergency departments
Emergency Room RN Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a emergency room rn in Ohio?
To become an emergency room rn in Ohio, you must first earn an Associate Degree in Nursing or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, then pass the NCLEX-RN to obtain your license through the Ohio Board of Nursing. Ohio participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so nurses licensed in other compact states may work in Ohio without a separate state license. Most Ohio emergency departments also require BLS and ACLS certification before your first shift.
How much do emergency room RNs make in Ohio?
Emergency room RNs in Ohio earn a median of about $82,510 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $66,980 for the lowest 10% to over $105,290 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire emergency room rns in Ohio?
Employers hiring emergency room rns in Ohio right now include Kettering Health, Mercy Health, and Voyage Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Ohio's large integrated health systems and standalone regional hospitals both post consistently, reflecting strong statewide demand for qualified emergency nursing staff.
Which Ohio cities have the most emergency room rn jobs?
Dover, Eaton, and Canton have the most emergency room rn openings in Ohio. Columbus leads because of the concentration of major health systems and a rapidly growing metropolitan population, while Cleveland's nationally recognized medical institutions and Cincinnati's large hospital networks and academic medical centers generate strong and sustained emergency department hiring across those regions.
How can I get hired as a emergency room rn in Ohio with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to a nurse residency or new-graduate RN program offered by large Ohio health systems, where structured clinical rotations include emergency department exposure. OhioHealth, Cleveland Clinic, and Nationwide Children's Hospital all run formal new-grad residency programs that place candidates in emergency settings. Starting in a medical-surgical or urgent care role within the same system and transferring internally is another common route, and holding your CEN or TNCC even as a newer nurse signals readiness for ED environments.
Where can I find and apply to emergency room rn jobs in Ohio?
You can find and apply to emergency room rn jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers actively hiring across the state. Find a role that fits and apply directly to the employer through the listing.
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