Registered Nurse - PCU
Location: Columbus, OH
Start Date: 04-06-2026
End Date: 07-27-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour shifts (night-focused), 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM, typically 3 nights per week; exact days vary by 4-week schedule and may include weekends; shift type: night/rotating
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 safe, high-quality patient care in PCU and Oncology Medical-Surgical units using EPIC for documentation
- Float between Oncology MS and PCU units as needed to support patient care and staffing
- Monitor cardiac telemetry and interpret dysrhythmias, initiating appropriate interventions
- Manage IV therapy, PICC/central line care, blood product administration and hemodialysis support
- Deliver respiratory care including HFNC, tracheostomy management and ABG interpretation
- Administer and monitor insulin protocols and other critical medication protocols
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including Respiratory, PT, Pharmacy and Rapid Response
- Maintain safety and security working in a locked corrections unit environment with Corrections Officer support
Qualifications
- Current, active RN license in good standing
- Minimum 2 years of nursing experience; must meet experience requirements within the last 3 years and have at least 1 year of current specialty experience for clinical pass
- BLS required; ACLS and NIHSS preferred
- EPIC charting experience required
- Comfortable working in a secure corrections environment and floating between units
- Ability to manage PCU ratios (1:3) and MS ratios (1:4-5) and prioritize patient safety
Knowledge & Skills
- Medical-Surgical, Telemetry and PCU competencies
- Cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation/management
- IV therapy, PICC and central line management, blood product administration
- Pre/post hemodialysis care and renal failure management
- Feeding tube care and tracheostomy management
- High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), ABG interpretation and non-invasive airway support
- Familiarity with Pyxis medication systems and EPIC documentation
- Use of rapid response/code teams and strong emergency response skills
- Isolation precautions, PPE and safe practice in correctional settings
Benefits
- Housing support options to help you feel at home while on assignment
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
- 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan ahead
- Life insurance and disability protection for peace of mind
- Paid time off so you can recharge and come back stronger
- Travel reimbursement and licensure assistance to make logistics easier
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement for required credentials
- Referral bonus program — bring a friend, work together, celebrate together
- A supportive team and leadership that values your safety and growth
Travel Perks: Explore Columbus, OH
Explore Columbus on your off time: stroll the Short North Arts District for galleries and great eats, wander the brick streets of German Village, visit the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium or Franklin Park Conservatory, and enjoy green space along the Scioto Mile. Easily reach Ohio State University for sporting events and cultural attractions. For weekend escapes, Hocking Hills is about an hour away for hiking and waterfalls. A lively craft brewery scene, unique neighborhoods and plenty of museums like COSI make Columbus a fun base between shifts.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - PCU? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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