Location: Columbus, OH

Start Date: 04-20-2026

End Date: 07-20-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: 3x12-hour Day shifts per week (schedule days vary), 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM, Day shift; every-other-weekend coverage, may float to other areas as needed

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

• Monitor telemetry and interpret cardiac rhythms to keep patients safe and informed
• Respond to dysrhythmias and collaborate with the rapid response/code team when needed
• Start and maintain IVs, manage central and PICC lines, and administer medications per protocols
• Perform accurate patient assessments, document thoroughly in EPIC, and communicate findings to the care team
• Manage insulin drips and heparin protocols following established guidelines
• Provide patient education and discharge instructions that empower recovery and self-care
• Support post-surgical and progressive care patients, including wound care and management of surgical drains
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary services like PT, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and social work to coordinate holistic care

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure in Ohio or compact state (must be active and in good standing)
• Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience with telemetry or progressive care experience required
• BLS required; ACLS preferred
• IV certification and competency in IV starts and peripheral/Central line care
• Ability to pass the facility telemetry test prior to start
• EPIC charting experience required
• Flu vaccine required per facility guideline (medical exemptions allowed); COVID-19 vaccine not required
• Comfort with floating to other units and working with interdisciplinary teams

Education

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (Associate Degree in Nursing or Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred)
• Current RN license required

Knowledge & Skills

• Telemetry monitoring and cardiac dysrhythmia interpretation
• Management of dysrhythmias and use of rapid response/code teams
• IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood product administration, and PICC/central line care
• Titration of insulin drips and familiarity with IV insulin protocols
• Heparin protocol familiarity and medication administration skills
• Wound care, surgical drain management, and basic post-surgical care
• Oxygen administration and non-invasive airway management
• Proficiency with EPIC electronic charting and strong patient education skills
• Ability to work in MS/Tele and PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown settings

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make your assignment comfortable
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
• Life Insurance to protect what matters
• Paid Time Off so you can recharge between assignments
• Travel reimbursement and relocation assistance for a smooth move
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep credentials current
• Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great teammates
• A supportive interdisciplinary team that values your contributions and growth

Travel Perks: Explore Columbus, OH

Columbus is a lively and welcoming city with plenty to explore on your time off. Stroll through the Short North Arts District for galleries, boutiques, and great restaurants. Visit the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium or the Franklin Park Conservatory for family-friendly outings. Take in a Buckeyes game or tour the Ohio State University campus. Enjoy riverfront walks and the Scioto Mile, check out COSI for hands-on exhibits, or spend a weekend exploring nearby Hocking Hills for hiking and scenic views. Local breweries, coffee shops, and a vibrant food scene make it easy to unwind after a shift.

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