Location: Columbus, OH

Start Date: 04-06-2026

End Date: 07-27-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night schedule, 3x12-hour nights per week: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM (Night). Rotating days/nights possible depending on unit needs. Orientation: Week 1 Mon-Fri dayshift; Week 2: 36 hours on-unit orientation with 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 high-acuity Progressive Care Unit (PCU) nursing care to oncology and telemetry patients with compassion and clinical precision
• Continuously monitor telemetry and interpret dysrhythmias to identify and escalate changes in cardiac status
• Manage vascular access including peripheral IVs, PICCs, ports and central lines safely and according to protocol
• Administer and monitor blood products and respond appropriately to transfusion reactions
• Support respiratory needs using high flow nasal cannula, non-invasive ventilation (CPAP/BiPAP), and tracheostomy care
• Perform arterial blood gas (ABG) interpretation and apply findings to patient care plans
• Safely manage chest tubes and post-procedural drains (Emerson / Pleur-evac) and collaborate with the team on wound and drain care
• Participate in rapid response and code teams, following unit protocols to stabilize patients
• Follow infection prevention and fall-prevention protocols to keep patients safe
• Document care accurately in Epic and communicate effectively with interdisciplinary team members

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (able to practice in Ohio)
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience (meets unit requirement)
• Must meet experience requirements within the last 3 years; at least 1 year of current specialty experience for clinical pass
• Certifications required: Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), ACLS, NIHSS
• Oncology experience preferred but not required — ICU/PCU backgrounds are welcomed
• Comfortable floating to units of equivalent or lower acuity as needed
• Experience with Epic charting system required
• Previous travel experience is a plus but not mandatory

Knowledge & Skills

• Telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation
• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) and MedSurg Telemetry clinical skills
• Vascular access: peripheral IV starts, PICC, central line and port management
• Blood product administration and transfusion safety
• Cardiac drip knowledge (management and titration per unit protocols)
• PCA pump operation and management
• Chest tube management and familiarity with Emerson/Pleur-evac systems
• Respiratory support skills: HFNC, CPAP/BiPAP, tracheostomy care
• ABG interpretation and application to clinical care
• Infection prevention, isolation precautions, and fall prevention practices
• Familiarity with Alaris pumps, GE telemetry monitors, bladder scanners and PCA pumps
• Basic phlebotomy and arterial line management (preferred skills)

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package and support for your professional growth
• Flexible self-scheduling so you get input on your own calendar
• Structured orientation and preceptorship to set you up for success
• Opportunities for continuing education and skill development
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement for required credentials
• Paid time off and pre-approved time off options to help you recharge
• A collaborative team culture that values learning, safety, and compassion
• Referral programs and recognition for great performers
• Access to interdisciplinary support including PT, Respiratory, Pharmacy and more

Travel Perks: Explore Columbus, OH

Columbus is a vibrant city with plenty to explore on your off days. Wander the historic brick streets and great restaurants of German Village, check out the creative energy in the Short North Arts District, or visit the Franklin Park Conservatory for a peaceful stroll. For family-friendly fun, there’s the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium and COSI (Center of Science and Industry). Enjoy riverside walks along the Scioto Mile, sample local craft breweries, or take a weekend escape to scenic Hocking Hills for hiking and waterfalls. With Ohio State University nearby, you’ll also find lively sports, cultural events, and plenty of dining options.

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