Registered Nurse - PCU/Stepdown
Location: Columbus, OH
Start Date: 04-20-2026
End Date: 07-20-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Night 3x12s, Weekdays and some weekends, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM (Night); rotating holidays; every-other-weekend coverage
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-quality PCU/stepdown nursing care for adult and geriatric patients using telemetry monitoring
- Initiate IV therapy and perform phlebotomy safely and confidently
- Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms and respond to dysrhythmias
- Manage cardiac drips (per facility guidelines) and follow heparin protocols
- Titrate and manage insulin drips per unit protocols and manage endocrine/metabolic needs
- Deliver high-flow nasal cannula and other advanced respiratory support as required
- Document patient care accurately in EPIC and communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary team
- Float to equivalent or lower acuity units within the organization as needed to meet patient care demands
Qualifications
- Active RN license (able to practice in Ohio)
- Minimum 2 years of PCU/stepdown experience required
- BLS and ACLS certifications required
- Hands-on telemetry experience and dysrhythmia interpretation
- IV start skill and comfort with central and peripheral line care
- EPIC electronic charting experience required
- Familiarity with insulin drip protocols, heparin protocols, and cardiac drip management (no titration)
- Previous travel experience preferred
- Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only); COVID-19 vaccine not required per facility guideline
Knowledge & Skills
- Telemetry and cardiac monitoring
- Dysrhythmia interpretation and emergency response
- IV therapy, central line and peripheral line care
- IV insulin protocols and titration of insulin drips
- Heparin protocols and cardiac drip management
- High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) and respiratory support
- Phlebotomy and lab sample handling
- Epic electronic health record proficiency
- Strong interdisciplinary communication and patient education
Benefits
- Supportive team that values YOU and your expertise
- Licensure assistance & reimbursement to help you stay current
- Paid time off to recharge between travel assignments
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options
- Travel reimbursement and help getting you on assignment smoothly
- Comprehensive orientation (36 hours) so you feel confident from day one
- Opportunities for professional growth and training (Epic experience recognized)
- Referral bonus program to celebrate when you bring great teammates
Travel Perks: Explore Columbus, OH
Columbus has a lively mix of culture and outdoor fun to explore on days off. Stroll the Short North Arts District for galleries, boutiques and great dining, or wander historic German Village for coffee and architecture. Catch a Buckeyes game or explore the Ohio State University campus. Family-friendly attractions include COSI (Center of Science and Industry) and the Franklin Park Conservatory. For outdoor escapes, hit the Scioto Mile, the Scioto Audubon Metro Park, or take a weekend trip to Hocking Hills for hiking and waterfalls. The Columbus Zoo & Aquarium, local breweries, farmers markets and a growing food scene make weekends feel like mini-vacations.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - PCU/Stepdown? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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