Location: Columbus, OH

Start Date: 04-06-2026

End Date: 07-27-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour shifts, Night schedule: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM, typically 3 nights per week (Night 3x12). Schedule rotates and may include day shifts during the 4-week scheduling period; weekends variable based on unit needs. Orientation: Week 1 Mon-Fri days, Week 2 = 36 hours on-unit with a preceptor.

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 compassionate, patient-centered nursing care for adults and geriatrics on a busy surgical oncology PCU
• Administer and monitor chemotherapy, IV antibiotics, insulin drips, and heparin drips safely and accurately
• Perform blood transfusions and manage oncologic emergencies including cytokine release syndrome
• Continuously monitor cardiac rhythms, interpret dysrhythmias, and implement appropriate management
• Manage chest tubes and tracheostomies, and deliver respiratory support including BiPAP/CPAP when needed
• Use EPIC for timely, accurate documentation and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including pharmacy, PT, respiratory, and social services
• Maintain strict infection prevention practices and fall-prevention strategies to protect vulnerable patients
• Operate unit-specific equipment such as Alaris pumps, bladder scanners, GE telemetry B450 monitors, and Stryker beds

Qualifications

• Active RN license (able to practice in Ohio or eligible for state licensure)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience, with required experience met within the last 3 years; at least 1 year of current specialty experience for clinical pass
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS required
• ONS Chemo certification preferred
• EPIC charting experience required
• Experience with PCU, Med-Surg, Telemetry or Surgical Oncology preferred
• Comfort floating to other acute care oncology units as needed

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). BSN preferred.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong telemetry skills including cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation
• Chemotherapy administration and safety practices
• Management of IV therapies including antibiotics, insulin drips, and heparin drips
• Blood transfusion procedures and monitoring
• Chest tube and tracheostomy care
• Infection prevention best practices and fall mitigation
• Familiarity with EPIC electronic charting and unit-specific equipment like Alaris pumps and bladder scanners
• Effective communication and teamwork across interdisciplinary teams

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to ease your move
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• 401(k) retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
• Life insurance and disability coverage for peace of mind
• Paid time off so you can rest, recharge, and explore
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to simplify paperwork
• Referral bonus program that rewards you for bringing great teammates
• A supportive team and strong clinical resources that value your growth

Travel Perks: Explore Columbus, OH

Columbus is a lively, walkable city with great food, arts, and outdoor options. Explore the Short North Arts District for galleries and eclectic dining, visit the Columbus Museum of Art and COSI for hands-on exhibits, stroll the Scioto Mile and the Olentangy and Scioto riverfront parks, or relax at the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. Sports fans can catch Ohio State events, and nature lovers can take weekend trips to Hocking Hills for hiking, waterfalls, and scenic views. The city has a growing craft brewery scene and plenty of neighborhoods to explore like German Village and the Arena District.

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