Location: Columbus, OH

Start Date: 04-06-2026

End Date: 07-06-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour shifts (36 hours/week): Day 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM (3x12), Night 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM (3x12). Rotating schedule includes weekdays and some weekends (Saturday/Sunday for day shifts; Friday/Saturday for night shifts). Up to 6 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule block. No on-call required.

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 advanced cardiac intensive care to critically ill adult patients with cardiac, vascular, and thoracic diagnoses
• Monitor and manage invasive hemodynamics including Swan-Ganz/PA lines and titrate vasoactive drips
• Manage ventilated patients, perform ventilator adjustments, and interpret ABGs
• Recognize and respond to dysrhythmias and lead emergency cardiovascular interventions as needed
• Perform and manage mechanical circulatory support devices such as IABP, Impella, LVAD, and care for ECMO patients when indicated
• Administer procedural sedation, blood products, and continuous IV sedation/paralytics safely and accurately
• Document thoroughly in Epic and communicate care plans clearly across the interdisciplinary team
• Float to units of equivalent or lower acuity as needed and support unit staffing and patient flow

Qualifications

• BLS required and ACLS required
• 2 years of Cardiac ICU/CVICU experience preferred
• Epic experience required for charting and documentation
• Proven IV start, telemetry, ventilator management, Swan-Ganz/PA line monitoring, and conscious sedation skills
• Experience with balloon pumps and post-cardiac surgery care preferred
• Previous travel experience preferred and ability to adapt to rotating schedules
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-acuity cardiovascular ICU and floating between units when needed

Knowledge & Skills

• Care and monitoring of ECMO, IABP, Impella, and VAD patients
• TAVR and CABG postoperative care and management
• CRRT/CVVHD management and renal support knowledge
• Hemodynamic monitoring, interpretation of ABGs, and titration of vasoactive medications
• Chest tube management, tracheostomy care, and ventilator troubleshooting
• Cardiac rhythm interpretation, 12-lead ECG acquisition, and dysrhythmia management
• Infection prevention, central/PICC line care, blood product administration, and phlebotomy skills
• Strong teamwork, communication, and documentation skills within Epic

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make relocation easy
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• 401(k) retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
• Life insurance and other protections for peace of mind
• Paid time off so you can recharge between intense stretches
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep you compliant and mobile
• Referral bonus program that rewards you for helping grow the team
• A supportive, multidisciplinary team that values your expertise and growth

Travel Perks: Explore Columbus, OH

Explore Columbus on your days off: stroll the vibrant Short North Arts District for galleries and great restaurants, wander historic German Village, visit the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, or catch a Buckeyes game on the Ohio State University campus. Family-friendly COSI (Center of Science and Industry) and the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium are nearby. For weekend escapes, hike the scenic trails at Highbanks Metro Park or drive to Hocking Hills for waterfalls and rock formations. The Arena District offers dining and nightlife, and a thriving local brewery and coffee scene makes exploring the city easy and fun.

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