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 varies), 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM, Day

Hours per Week: 60

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, patient-centered nursing care for PCU/step-down patients, maintaining safe patient ratios (estimated 1:3–4)
• Monitor cardiac telemetry continuously and interpret dysrhythmias to guide timely interventions
• Perform IV therapy including IV starts, maintain peripheral lines, PICC and central line care
• Administer and manage blood products, follow arterial line protocols and interpret ABGs as needed
• Support patients with respiratory needs — HFNC, BiPAP/CPAP, oxygen therapy and tracheostomy care
• Participate in Rapid Response and Code teams to ensure rapid, coordinated emergency care
• Follow facility protocols for heparin, insulin drips and cardiac/vasoactive drip management (no titration)
• Document accurately and efficiently in EPIC to ensure continuity of care
• Float across like-acuity units and other campuses when needed, contributing flexibly to patient care needs
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary partners — PT/OT, Respiratory, Pharmacy, Radiology, Social Work and more — to optimize patient outcomes

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required (note: 1 year of solid step-down/PCU experience may be acceptable)
• BLS required
• ACLS required
• EPIC charting experience required
• Demonstrated IV start skill and telemetry experience
• NIHSS, procedural sedation experience, and prior charge experience are preferred
• Comfort with floating to other step-down/PCU units and flexibility with unit assignments
• Active RN license per state/facility requirements

Knowledge & Skills

• Telemetry monitoring and cardiac rhythm interpretation
• Dysrhythmia recognition and management
• IV therapy, peripheral and central line care (PICC/central line)
• Phlebotomy and arterial blood gas (ABG) interpretation
• Blood product administration
• Respiratory support: HFNC, BiPAP/CPAP, oxygen therapy and tracheostomy care
• Familiarity with heparin protocols, insulin drips and non-titrating cardiac/vasoactive drips
• Procedural sedation monitoring (preferred)
• Strong EPIC documentation skills
• Effective teamwork and rapid response participation

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy and smiling
• Paid time off so you can recharge (we want you at your best)
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to support your career growth
• Orientation and onboarding support (36 hours) to set you up for success
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend, build your team
• A supportive, interdisciplinary team that values your skills and voice
• Flexible scheduling features and self-scheduling model for work/life balance
• Parking permit options available through campus for convenient access

Travel Perks: Explore Columbus, OH

This is a travel role in Columbus, OH — a city that balances Midwest friendliness with big-city amenities. When you're off shift, explore the Ohio State University campus and Wexner Medical Center area, stroll through the Short North Arts District for galleries and great eats, or relax at the Franklin Park Conservatory. Family-friendly spots include the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium and COSI (Center of Science and Industry). Enjoy the Scioto Mile riverfront for walking and events, discover historic German Village for charming shops and dining, or sample local breweries and restaurants. For a nature escape, plan a day trip to Hocking Hills for hiking and waterfalls. Sports fans will appreciate Buckeye culture and game-day energy when in season — plenty to do on your downtime.

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