Location: Columbus, OH

Start Date: 05-18-2026

End Date: 09-07-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour shifts, Night 3x/week (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM); schedule reviewed every 4 weeks and may include days, nights, or combination based on departmental needs; weekends vary — Night/Rotating

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

• Float confidently between Oncology Medical-Surgical units and PCU as needed to meet patient care demands
• Provide safe, high-quality nursing care in a secure corrections environment while maintaining staff and patient safety protocols
• Perform documentation in EPIC and manage medications using Pyxis with accuracy and timeliness
• Monitor telemetry and interpret dysrhythmias; act decisively as part of the rapid response/code team when required
• Manage IV therapy, central lines, PICC lines, blood product administration, and other vascular access needs
• Care for respiratory needs including HFNC, CPAP/BiPAP, tracheostomy care, and ABG interpretation
• Support patients receiving oncology treatments and monitor chemotherapy when applicable
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (Respiratory, PT, Pharmacy, Radiology, Social Services) to coordinate comprehensive care

Qualifications

• Active RN license (per state requirements) and current BLS certification (required)
• EPIC charting experience (explicitly required)
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience (must meet experience within the 3 most recent years) with at least 1 year of current specialty experience for clinical pass
• Oncology experience preferred but not required
• ACLS and NIHSS preferred; IV therapy/phlebotomy skills are a plus
• Comfort working in a locked corrections unit and following security protocols with Corrections Officer collaboration
• Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only); COVID-19 vaccine not required per facility guideline

Education

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) licensure required
• Associate or Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• EPIC documentation and Pyxis medication system proficiency
• Medical-Surgical and Telemetry nursing, including unit-based telemetry monitoring
• IV therapy, starting/maintaining IVs, PICC and central line care, and blood product administration
• Interpretation of ABGs and management of respiratory support (HFNC, CPAP/BiPAP, tracheostomy care)
• Familiarity with heparin protocols, IV insulin protocols, and PCA management
• Ability to identify and manage dysrhythmias and participate in rapid response/code teams
• Experience with feeding tube care, pre/post hemodialysis management, and isolation precautions/PPE

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• Paid Time Off so you can recharge and come back energized
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to support your professional growth
• Referral bonus program — bring great people and get rewarded
• Supportive team environment with interdisciplinary resources at your fingertips
• 401(k) retirement savings options to help plan for tomorrow
• Life insurance and other protective benefits for peace of mind
• Travel reimbursement and housing help for contract-friendly moves

Travel Perks: Explore Columbus, OH

Explore Columbus in your downtime: stroll German Village's brick streets and cozy cafes, discover the Short North Arts District for galleries and dining, visit the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium or Franklin Park Conservatory for nature and exhibits, catch a Buckeyes game or explore the lively brewery scene and riverfront Scioto Mile — plenty to do on your days off.

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