Location: Columbus, OH

Start Date: 03-09-2026

End Date: 06-08-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Varied days (self-scheduled, including weekends), 3x12-hour day shifts, 07:00 AM - 7:30 PM (Day); may float to nights and other step-down/PCU units as needed

Hours per Week: 60

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-quality progressive care nursing for PCU/step-down patients, managing a typical ratio of about 1:3-4
• Continuously monitor cardiac telemetry and interpret dysrhythmias to guide timely interventions
• Perform and maintain IV therapy, start IVs, manage arterial and central lines, and assist with PICC line care
• Administer blood products and manage BiPAP/CPAP, High Flow Nasal Cannula, and other respiratory supports
• Support procedural sedation monitoring and follow heparin and insulin protocols as required
• Respond effectively with Rapid Response/Code teams and collaborate with interdisciplinary partners like respiratory therapy and pharmacy
• Document patient care clearly and efficiently in EPIC to maintain excellent continuity and safety
• Float to equivalent or lower acuity units and other campuses when needed to meet patient care demands

Qualifications

• Active RN license (state authorization to practice required)
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience; solid PCU/step-down experience preferred
• BLS and ACLS required; NIHSS preferred
• Demonstrated telemetry experience and comfort with cardiac monitoring
• Proven skill with IV starts, arterial/central line care, blood product administration, and tracheostomy care
• EPIC charting experience required
• Ability and willingness to float to other units and campuses as needed
• Strong teamwork, communication, and clinical judgment in high-acuity settings

Knowledge & Skills

• Telemetry and cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• IV therapy, phlebotomy, arterial line and central line management
• Blood product administration and transfusion safety
• Respiratory support: BiPAP/CPAP, HFNC, ABG interpretation, tracheostomy care
• Familiarity with heparin protocols, IV insulin protocols, and titration of insulin drips
• PICC line management and peripheral line care
• Feeding tube care, pre/post hemodialysis patient management, and wound care
• Use of Rapid Response/Code teams and emergency response procedures
• Proficient EPIC documentation and electronic charting workflows
• Infection control, isolation precautions, and PPE best practices

Benefits

• Generous travel support and reimbursement to help with relocation and housing logistics
• Medical, dental & vision coverage so you can stay healthy while you care for others
• 401K retirement savings options to plan for your future
• Life insurance and professional liability coverage for peace of mind on shift
• Paid time off so you can recharge between assignments
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to make credentialing easier
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and celebrate together
• A supportive interdisciplinary team that values your expertise and growth
• Orientation and preceptorship (36 hours) to help you hit the ground running

Travel Perks: Explore Columbus, OH

Explore Columbus during your assignment: stroll the Short North Arts District for galleries and great dining, wander the historic German Village, catch a Buckeyes game or explore the Ohio State University campus, enjoy family-friendly fun at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium or COSI, relax along the Scioto Mile riverfront, visit the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, sample craft breweries and local coffee shops, and take weekend escapes to nearby natural areas like Hocking Hills for hiking and waterfalls.

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