Location: Columbus, OH

Start Date: 05-04-2026

End Date: 08-03-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night schedule, 3x12-hour shifts per week, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM (Night); floating required

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $53 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 emergency nursing care for oncology patients in a dedicated Oncology Pod — assess, prioritize and act quickly
• Perform focused triage and initial assessments to identify urgent needs and initiate appropriate interventions
• Start and maintain IVs, administer IV therapies and blood products safely and accurately
• Monitor cardiac rhythms and respond to dysrhythmias and emergent cardiac events
• Manage ventilated patients and assist with respiratory therapies including BiPAP/CPAP and ABG interpretation
• Administer emergency medications and manage IV vasopressors when indicated
• Document thoroughly and efficiently in EPIC to ensure continuity and quality of care
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (Respiratory, Pharmacy, Radiology, Social Work) to coordinate complex oncology emergency care
• Support rapid response and STEMI/stroke pathways when required, contributing to excellent patient outcomes

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse licensure (RN) appropriate for practice in the assignment location
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience required
• Minimum 1 year of travel nursing experience required (HARD STOP)
• EPIC charting experience is required
• Certifications required or expected: BCLS, ACLS, NIHSS, PALS
• Proven proficiency with IV starts, telemetry monitoring, and cardiac monitoring
• Experience with blood product administration, central line care/management, and ventilator care preferred
• Flu vaccine required per facility guideline (medical exemptions only); COVID-19 vaccine not required per facility guideline

Education

• Nursing diploma, Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) — meet requirements for RN licensure in the state of assignment

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong triage and rapid assessment skills in a high-acuity emergency setting
• Telemetry monitoring and interpretation of dysrhythmias
• 12-lead EKG acquisition and interpretation experience
• Arterial blood gas (ABG) interpretation and ventilator management
• Experience administering and titrating IV vasopressors
• Competence with isolation precautions and PPE
• Comfort working in Level I/II trauma, STEMI and stroke-certified environments
• Pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric care experience within the ED

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and comfortable temporary housing options (so you can unpack — a little)
• Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan for life after scrubs
• Life insurance and additional protection for peace of mind
• Paid time off so you can recharge between high-acuity rotations
• Travel reimbursement and stipend support for contract assignments
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend, get rewarded
• A collaborative, supportive team that values your expertise and growth

Travel Perks: Explore Columbus, OH

Explore Columbus in your time off: visit the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, stroll the Short North Arts District for galleries and dining, enjoy riverside walks along the Scioto Mile, wander the charming German Village, explore exhibits at the Columbus Museum of Art, or relax at the Franklin Park Conservatory. Weekend trips to the Ohio State University campus, nearby hiking trails and vibrant local food and brewery scenes give you plenty to do between shifts.

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