Location: Columbus, OH

Start Date: 02-09-2026

End Date: 05-11-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Weekend nights, 3x12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM (Night). Block schedules; minimum of 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule. Availability for some weekdays and holidays may be required; floating across units within the OSU organization 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

• Provide high-quality, patient-centered nursing care in MedSurgical and Telemetry settings
• Assess patients, develop reliable care plans, and deliver timely interventions
• Perform IV starts, manage PICC and peripheral lines, and handle blood product administration
• Continuously monitor telemetry and interpret dysrhythmias to support rapid response
• Float safely and professionally between units of equivalent or lower acuity as needed
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (Respiratory, PT, Pharmacy, Rapid Response) for coordinated care
• Document thorough, timely charting in EPIC to maintain continuity and compliance
• Support emergency and code responses when required to keep patients safe

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of MedSurgical nursing experience (explicit requirement)
• Current BCLS/BLS certification (required)
• Proficiency in IV start/therapy, telemetry monitoring, and EPIC electronic health records
• Travel nursing experience required (per job data)
• Comfort managing patient ratios of approximately 1:4–1:5
• Preferred: ACLS, CPI, NIHSS certifications and Trauma Level I/II experience
• Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills; ability to adapt while floating

Knowledge & Skills

• MedSurgical nursing and Telemetry monitoring
• IV therapy, IV starts, PICC line care and peripheral line management
• EPIC electronic health record proficiency
• Chest tube care (Emerson/PleurEvac) and external CPAP/BIPAP experience
• High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) and interpretation of ABGs
• Phlebotomy, wound care/Wound VAC, and feeding tube care
• Pre/post hemodialysis management and familiarity with renal failure care
• Cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, and rapid response participation
• Tracheostomy care, non-invasive airway management, and oxygen therapy
• Isolation precautions, PCA/heparin protocols, and management of drips without titration

Benefits

• Generous travel nurse support to make your assignment smooth and comfortable
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options to keep you and your family covered
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement so paperwork isn’t a headache
• Paid time off to recharge between contracts
• Travel reimbursement and housing resources to simplify your move
• 24/7 clinical and recruiter support — you’re never on your own
• Opportunities to gain diverse experience across MedSurgical and specialty units
• A supportive team that values your skills, growth, and well-being

Travel Perks: Explore Columbus, OH

Columbus is a fun, vibrant Midwest hub with plenty to explore between shifts. Stroll the Short North Arts District for galleries, boutiques, and a lively dining scene, or wander historic German Village for charming brick streets and cozy cafés. Visit the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium and the science-packed COSI for a weekend recharge. Enjoy the Franklin Park Conservatory’s gardens, walk or bike the Scioto Mile riverfront, or shop and dine at Easton Town Center. For quick outdoor escapes, Hocking Hills is an easy drive for hiking and waterfalls. If you’re a sports fan, catch an Ohio State game or explore local breweries and farm-to-table restaurants. Plenty to do on your off time!

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