Location: Columbus, OH

Start Date: 04-20-2026

End Date: 08-10-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night, 3x12-hour nights per week, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM; rotating day/night assignments possible depending on department needs (shift assignments reviewed each 4-week scheduling period); weekends variable based on unit needs

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $67 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

• Administer chemotherapy and manage post-chemotherapy body fluid handling safely and competently
• Provide IV therapy care including starting IVs, PICC/central line management, and peripheral line care
• Administer and monitor blood and blood product transfusions with strict adherence to protocols
• Continuously monitor telemetry, interpret dysrhythmias, and respond using Rapid Response Teams as needed
• Manage complex drips (insulin, heparin) and titrate per orders while monitoring patient response
• Implement infection prevention protocols and fall-prevention strategies to protect vulnerable patients
• Document thoroughly in Epic to ensure clear, accurate patient records and seamless team communication
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary partners (Pharmacy, PT, Respiratory, Social Work, Radiology) to coordinate patient-centered care
• Float to other Med/Surg and Oncology units as needed while maintaining high standards of care
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatments, and home-care expectations with compassion and clarity

Qualifications

• Active RN license in good standing (state licensure required for practice)
• ONS certification required (ONS/ONCC) — this role requires demonstrated oncology certification
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience with at least 1 year of recent hematology/oncology specialty experience within the last 3 years
• Experience in MS/Telemetry, telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation
• Experience with chemotherapy administration, blood product administration, and central line/PICC care
• Comfortable using Epic or similar electronic charting systems
• Willingness to learn, grow, and participate fully in the 72-hour orientation (first-week classroom + second-week on-unit with preceptor)

Education

• Current RN license (required)
• ADN or BSN; BSN preferred where available

Knowledge & Skills

• Oncology nursing principles (hematology/oncology) and oncologic emergency recognition
• Telemetry interpretation and continuous cardiac monitoring
• Chemotherapy administration and safe handling of cytotoxic agents
• IV therapy, phlebotomy, and blood transfusion processes
• Central line/PICC access, care, and central line blood draws
• Infection prevention best practices and fall-prevention strategies
• Familiarity with rapid response activation and managing acute decompensation
• Experience with Epic charting and computerized documentation workflows
• Basic feeding tube care and management, and sepsis recognition/management

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to make your contract comfortable and convenient
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage so you can take care of yourself while you take care of others
• 401K retirement savings plan with employer match to help you build long-term security
• Life insurance and disability coverage for peace of mind
• Paid time off so you can recharge between shifts and adventures
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to keep your credentials current and stress-free
• Continuing education support and opportunities to grow your oncology nursing skills
• A supportive, interdisciplinary team that values your expertise and invests in your success

Travel Perks: Explore Columbus, OH

Columbus is a lively, welcoming city with plenty to explore on your days off. Enjoy the Short North Arts District’s galleries, boutiques and restaurants, stroll the scenic Scioto Mile along the river, and visit the Franklin Park Conservatory & Botanical Gardens for a peaceful escape. Families and curious adults will love COSI (Center of Science and Industry) and the acclaimed Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. Foodies can sample craft breweries and an eclectic dining scene in neighborhoods like German Village. For quick weekend getaways, the natural beauty of Hocking Hills is about an hour away for hiking and waterfalls. There’s no shortage of culture, green space, and easy day-trip options to keep your downtime interesting.

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