Location: Lima, Ohio

Start Date: 09-10-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: 36-hour guarantee, every other weekend, no on-call (specific shift start/end times not listed)

Hours per Week: 60

Candidate Pay Rate: $59 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

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care using age-specific criteria to ensure individualized treatment
• Provide expert post-operative open heart care, including chest tube and drain management, and assist with chest tube and pericardial pacing wire removal
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms, recognizing and responding quickly to changes in patient status
• Deliver pre- and post-procedure care for patients with radial and femoral access, managing temporary pacemakers and non-invasive ventilation devices
• Collaborate with and supervise LPNs, PCTs, and unit secretaries to coordinate comprehensive care
• Float to all units within skill level to support the care team wherever needed

Qualifications

• 2+ years of nursing experience, including post-operative open heart care
• Critical care experience highly preferred
• Experience with chest tube and drain management, radial and femoral access procedures, and cardiac rhythm interpretation
• Proficiency with chest tube removal, pericardial pacing wire removal, temporary pacer management, and non-invasive ventilation devices
• Active American Heart Association BLS and ACLS certifications
• Active Ohio or Compact RN License

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong cardiac monitoring and rhythm interpretation skills
• Advanced knowledge of cardiac and pulmonary abnormalities
• Comfortable with chest tubes, drains, and temporary pacing devices
• Skilled in non-invasive ventilation, high-flow oxygen, and oxygen delivery systems
• Ability to float across units within skill level
• Excellent clinical judgment and critical thinking
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401K retirement savings plan
• Paid Time Off to recharge
• Travel reimbursement
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement
• Referral bonus program
• A supportive team that values YOU

Travel Perks: Explore Lima, Ohio

Explore Lima's local charm at the Allen County Museum, take a relaxing stroll through Faurot Park, or visit the Schoonover Observatory. For a weekend adventure, head to nearby Wapakoneta to see the Armstrong Air & Space Museum, or take a drive to Columbus or Toledo for big-city dining, shopping, and entertainment.

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