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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Overview

Open roles22
Top employerKettering Health
Top cityDayton, OH
Cities hiring19
Work type100% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Emergency Room Registered Nurse
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Emergency Room Registered Nurse
INFOJINI CONSULTING PRIVATE LIMITED
Cleveland, Ohio
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$55.55 - $65/hr
On-Site
TNCC Certification

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Nurse Assistant / Health Unit Coordinator - Emergency Room
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Nurse Assistant / Health Unit Coordinator - Emergency Room
Kettering Health
Dayton, Ohio
Caregiving & Elderly Support
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
10,000+

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RN - Emergency Room
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RN - Emergency Room
Kettering Health
Huber Heights, Ohio
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Bachelor of Science
10,000+

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RN - Emergency Room
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RN - Emergency Room
Kettering Health
Troy, Ohio
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Bachelor of Science
10,000+

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Travel RN Emergency Room
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Travel RN Emergency Room
Voyage Health
Warrensville Heights, Ohio
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$1,657 - $1,744/yr

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Emergency Room RN Jobs by City in Ohio

Where Ohio roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Dayton
2 jobs
Cleveland
2 jobs
Springfield
2 jobs
Troy
1 job
Eaton
1 job
Xenia
1 job
Tiffin
1 job
Willard
1 job
Boardman
1 job

Emergency Room RN Job Market in Ohio

A snapshot from current Ohio openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Kettering Health11
  • Mercy Health3
  • Voyage Health3
  • TriHealth1
  • Ambe Healthcare Staffing1

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 October 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?

Dayton, Cleveland, and Springfield 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.

Are there remote emergency room rn jobs in Ohio?

Yes, but they're rare. Emergency room nursing is a hands-on, bedside role that requires physical presence for patient assessment, triage, and treatment, so fully remote positions are not typical for this role. About 0% of emergency room rn openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those tend to be in adjacent functions such as triage advice nursing, care management, or clinical documentation review rather than direct emergency department work.

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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