Location: Columbus, OH

Start Date: 06-29-2026

End Date: 10-19-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night, 3x12-hour shifts per week, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM (orientation Week 1: Monday-Friday dayshift; Week 2: 36 hours on-unit orientation with preceptor). Shift assignments reviewed every 4-week scheduling period; schedule may include days or a combination of day/night depending on unit needs.

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $60 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide high-acuity progressive care nursing for oncology and telemetry patients, delivering safe, evidence-based care
• Monitor telemetry and interpret dysrhythmias to rapidly identify changes in patient condition
• Manage vascular access including peripheral IVs, PICCs and central lines and perform blood product administration safely
• Support respiratory needs: manage BiPAP/CPAP, HFNC, tracheostomy care and interpretation of ABGs
• Administer and monitor PCA and continuous bladder irrigation, chest tube systems and advanced pumps
• Follow strict infection prevention and isolation precautions to protect vulnerable oncology patients
• Collaborate with rapid response/code teams and the interdisciplinary team to coordinate timely, compassionate care
• Float to equivalent or lower acuity units as needed while maintaining high standards of patient care

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) credentials appropriate for practice (agency RN role expected)
• BCLS/BLS, ACLS and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years total experience noted; oncology experience preferred but not required
• Must meet experience requirements within the 3 most recent years and have at least 1 year of current specialty experience for clinical pass
• Charting experience in Epic required
• Ability and willingness to float to other PCU/MedSurg Oncology units
• Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only); COVID-19 vaccine not required per facility guideline

Knowledge & Skills

• Telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation
• Central line, PICC and peripheral IV management and IV insertion
• Port access and feeding tube care/management
• Blood product administration and adherence to heparin protocols
• Management of PCA, cardiac drips (management and titration where authorized) and insulin drip protocols
• Chest tube care (Emerson/Pleur-evac), HFNC, BiPAP/CPAP and non-invasive airway support
• ABG interpretation, wound care/Wound VAC familiarity and phlebotomy (preferred)
• Strong infection prevention/PPE practices and teamwork with rapid response/code teams

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package with medical, dental and vision options
• Flexible self-scheduling so you can have a say in your life outside work
• Structured orientation (Week 1: days; Week 2: 36 hours on-unit with a preceptor) to set you up for success
• Opportunities for professional growth and development — keep learning and advancing
• Supportive interdisciplinary team including PT, Respiratory, Pharmacy and Social Work
• Licensure and training support including Epic charting experience and ongoing education
• Paid time off planning with at least one pre-approved time-off request available
• A workplace that prioritizes infection prevention, patient safety and your clinical skills

Travel Perks: Explore Columbus, OH

Columbus offers a surprising mix of big-city energy and Midwestern charm. Off-shift you can explore the Short North Arts District for galleries and eateries, visit the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium, discover immersive exhibits at COSI, stroll the Scioto Mile downtown riverfront, or wander historic German Village for coffee and boutique shops. Nearby Ohio State University events, parks like Goodale Park and a lively craft brewery scene make weekends fun and varied.

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