Location: Columbus, OH

Start Date: 04-20-2026

End Date: 07-20-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating shifts including weekends: primary pattern 2x8/2x12 (6:30 AM - 11:00 PM with call as needed) and a Day 4x10 option (6:30 AM - 6:30 PM). Evening shift staff take weekend call (~24 hours per 4-week period), day shift staff take ~30-40 hours of call per 4-week period; night shift takes minimal weekend call.

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $77 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 safe, high-quality perioperative nursing care in the cardiovascular operating room (CVOR) and hybrid settings
• Collaborate with surgical teams during complex cardiac, vascular and transplant procedures to ensure smooth, efficient patient care
• Manage perioperative patient assessment, preparation, and recovery with attention to critical monitoring and hemodynamic support
• Perform sterile technique, instrument handling, and equipment management for cases including CABG, TAVR, LVAD, IABP and ECMO support
• Serve as a dependable call responder to support urgent surgical needs and weekend coverage
• Document patient care accurately using EPIC to maintain continuity and regulatory compliance
• Participate in unit-based safety protocols: code response, malignant hyperthermia preparedness, and universal protocol time-outs

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license (required)
• BLS certification (required); ACLS and NIHSS preferred
• EPIC charting experience (required)
• Minimum 2+ years experience in cardiac, vascular, and transplant nursing
• At least 1 year of CVOR-specific experience
• Experience working in a Level I Trauma facility (1 year required)
• Minimum 3 years overall OR experience (HARD STOP: 3 years overall or equivalent experience with 2 years dedicated cardiac and vascular)
• Comfort with call responsibilities and flexible scheduling

Knowledge & Skills

• Perioperative nursing fundamentals and cardiovascular-specific care
• Familiarity with cardiac and vascular procedures: CABG, TAVR, TEVAR/EVAR, endovascular interventions
• Experience with mechanical circulatory support: LVAD, IABP, ECMO
• Robotics exposure (Da Vinci systems) and hybrid OR workflows are a plus
• Proficient in blood/blood-products administration and specimen handling
• Infection control, radiation safety, and universal protocol (time-out) procedures
• Strong intraoperative communication, situational awareness, and emergency response skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy and smiling
• Supportive team environment where your expertise is valued and celebrated
• Paid time off so you can recharge (yes, real time away from the unit)
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help you maintain credentials
• Opportunities for professional growth and specialty training (think robotics, transplant care, advanced cardiac procedures)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan and benefits education to help plan your future
• Referral bonus program — bring talented colleagues and get rewarded
• Work/life support including flexible scheduling conversations with leadership

Travel Perks: Explore Columbus, OH

Columbus offers plenty to explore on your off-shift days: stroll the Ohio State University campus and enjoy nearby shops and eateries in the Short North and German Village, visit COSI (Center of Science and Industry) or the Columbus Museum of Art for a culture boost, relax along the Scioto Mile riverfront, or take a short trip to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. Great local dining, craft breweries, and parks make weekends and days off fun and varied.

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