Location: Columbus, OH

Start Date: 03-23-2026

End Date: 07-13-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night, 3x12-hour nights per week, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM (Night). Rotating 12D/N option possible; orientation week 1 is Mon-Fri days, week 2 is 36 hours on-unit with a preceptor. Schedule reviewed every 4-week period; weekends variable based on unit needs.

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $67 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

• Administer chemotherapy and manage post-chemotherapy body fluid handling with strict safety protocols
• Perform and document IV therapy, blood product administration, and central/PICC line care
• Monitor and interpret telemetry to detect and respond to dysrhythmias and cardiac changes
• Recognize and act on oncologic emergencies (e.g., tumor lysis syndrome, cytokine release syndrome) and sepsis
• Manage infusion pumps, insulin and heparin drips, and implement infection prevention measures
• Accurately chart patient care in EPIC and communicate abnormal labs and clinical changes to the team
• Provide patient- and family-centered education on treatments, symptom management, and follow-up care
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary partners — pharmacy, PT/RT, social work, rapid response teams — to optimize outcomes
• Float to other Med/Surg and Oncology units as needed while maintaining safe, high-quality care

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) licensure (eligible to practice in the state of assignment)
• Minimum 2 years nursing experience with MS/Tele experience; must have at least 1 year hematology/oncology specialty experience within the last 3 years
• ONS certification required (oncology nursing specialty)
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Chemotherapy certification (ONS/ONCC) preferred where noted
• Proven telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation skills
• Experience with EPIC or other electronic charting systems (EPIC required)
• Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only); COVID-19 vaccine not required per facility guideline

Knowledge & Skills

• Chemotherapy administration and safe handling
• IV therapy, starting IVs, peripheral line care, and PICC/central line management
• Blood product administration and central line blood draws
• Telemetry monitoring and interpretation of dysrhythmias
• Management of oncologic emergencies and sepsis recognition
• Feeding tube care and use of rapid response teams
• Familiarity with EPIC charting and use of Alaris pumps and GE/B450 telemetry systems
• Strong infection prevention practices and fall-risk management

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to help you settle in quickly
• Medical, dental & vision coverage so you can stay healthy while caring for others
• Comprehensive licensure assistance & reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Paid time off to recharge and maintain work-life balance
• Professional development and ongoing training — grow your oncology skill set
• Supportive team environment that values your input and celebrates wins together
• Travel reimbursement and help with relocation logistics for contract nurses
• Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great people onto the team

Travel Perks: Explore Columbus, OH

Columbus is a lively, midwestern hub with lots to explore on your time off. Stroll through German Village for charming brick streets and local eateries, visit the Columbus Museum of Art or COSI for a fun and educational afternoon, and enjoy the Greenway and Scioto Mile along the river for outdoor runs or relaxed walks. Food and craft brewery scenes are thriving in the Short North Arts District, and Ohio State University’s campus offers sports, concerts, and cultural events. For nature time, check out Franklin Park Conservatory or nearby Alum Creek State Park for hiking, boating, and weekend escapes.

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