Location: Columbus, OH

Start Date: 04-20-2026

End Date: 07-20-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating nights, 3x12-hour nights per week (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM). Schedule includes weekdays and some weekends, rotating holidays, with Every Other weekend coverage. Night shift

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, patient-centered care for adults and geriatric patients in a PCU/Stepdown setting
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms and respond to dysrhythmias with timely interventions
• Initiate IV therapy, manage central and peripheral lines, and support IV insulin and heparin protocols
• Manage high-flow oxygen therapy (HFNC) and other respiratory supports per unit guidelines
• Care for patients on cardiac drips (start and transfer to ICU as needed) and collaborate with rapid response teams
• Document care accurately in EPIC and communicate changes in condition to the interdisciplinary team
• Float to equivalent or lower-acuity units as needed to support overall staffing and patient flow

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Ohio (must be active)
• Minimum 2 years of PCU/Stepdown or strong Stepdown experience
• BLS and ACLS required
• Proven telemetry experience and confidence with dysrhythmia interpretation
• Demonstrated EPIC charting experience (required)
• Comfortable with IV starts, central/peripheral line care, and implementing IV insulin and heparin protocols
• Previous travel experience preferred but not required

Knowledge & Skills

• Telemetry monitoring and cardiac rhythm interpretation
• PCU/Stepdown clinical management and patient acuity assessment
• IV therapy and phlebotomy, including central line care
• Implementation of insulin drip titration and heparin protocols
• Experience with High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) and respiratory support
• Ability to use EPIC for documentation and patient tracking
• Strong teamwork, communication, and critical thinking in fast-paced environments

Benefits

• Generous travel support and assistance getting settled in Columbus
• Flexible scheduling to help you balance life and work
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Professional development opportunities and continuing education support
• A supportive team that values YOU and your clinical judgment
• Comprehensive onboarding with a 36-hour orientation to set you up for success
• Access to robust interdisciplinary support: pharmacy, respiratory, IV teams, PT and more
• Paid time off to recharge and work/life balance emphasis

Travel Perks: Explore Columbus, OH

Columbus offers a vibrant mix of city life and easy weekend escapes. Explore the Short North Arts District for galleries and great restaurants, stroll through historic German Village, visit the Franklin Park Conservatory, or catch a Buckeyes game on the Ohio State University campus. Families and curious minds will love COSI (the science center) and the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium. For outdoor lovers, Hocking Hills is an easy weekend trip for hiking and waterfalls. Great food, craft breweries, and cultural events make Columbus a fun place to live between contracts.

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