Location: Columbus, OH

Start Date: 04-20-2026

End Date: 07-20-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: 3x12-hour night shifts per week, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM NOC. Variable nights across weekdays and some weekends (must be available for holidays). Minimum of 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule.

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 compassionate, high-quality nursing care to adult and geriatric MedSurgical/Telemetry patients
• Assess, monitor and respond to changes in patient condition including telemetry and cardiac rhythms
• Start and manage IVs, administer therapies, and coordinate blood product and central line care
• Float confidently between units of similar or lower acuity while maintaining consistent standards of care
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (PT, RT, pharmacy, rapid response) to optimize patient outcomes
• Participate in emergency response and rapid response/code team activities as needed
• Document accurately and timely in EPIC to ensure continuity of care and clear communication
• Teach and support patients and families with discharge planning and education

Qualifications

• Active RN licensure (Ohio license or compact licensure preferred/required depending on facility policy)
• Minimum 2 years of MedSurgical nursing experience
• Current BCLS (required)
• Travel nursing experience (required)
• Proficiency in IV start, IV therapy, and telemetry monitoring
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record
• Ability to safely manage patient ratios of about 1:4-5
• ACLS, CPI, and NIHSS certifications preferred
• Comfort participating on Rapid Response/Code teams and managing dysrhythmias

Education

• Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation/management
• IV therapy, PICC/central line care, phlebotomy and blood product administration
• Cardiac monitoring and management of cardiac/vasoactive drips (no titration)
• Tracheostomy care, non-invasive airway support (BiPAP/CPAP), and HFNC management
• Chest tube management and ABG interpretation
• Familiarity with EPIC charting and strong documentation practices
• Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills for fast-paced float assignments
• Experience in trauma or teaching hospital settings is a plus

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to help make your move easy and stress-free
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement so you can focus on patients, not paperwork
• Medical, dental & vision coverage options to keep you and your family healthy
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• Professional development support and continuing education opportunities
• Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great teammates onboard
• A supportive team environment with strong interdisciplinary support (IV teams, RT, PT, pharmacy and more)
• Orientation and mentorship — 24 hours of orientation to set you up for success

Travel Perks: Explore Columbus, OH

Columbus is a lively Midwest hub with plenty to explore between shifts. Stroll through the Short North Arts District for galleries, boutiques and great dining, visit the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, or spend a day at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. Catch a Buckeyes game or explore the Ohio State University campus, check out COSI for interactive science fun, and enjoy riverside walks along the Scioto Mile. If you crave quick weekend outdoor escapes, Hocking Hills is a scenic drive away for hiking, waterfalls and fresh air.

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