Location: Columbus, OH

Start Date: 03-23-2026

End Date: 07-13-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night, 3x12-hour (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM); rotating D/N possible with schedule reviewed every 4 weeks; weekend coverage varies based on unit needs

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 safe, compassionate nursing care for PCU and Medical-Surgical patients, including those with oncology diagnoses
• Float between Oncology MS and PCU units as needed to meet patient care demands
• Perform timely patient assessments and manage acute changes in condition using telemetry monitoring
• Administer medications, blood products, and IV therapies following established protocols
• Manage central lines, PICC lines, and start/maintain peripheral IVs with competence
• Support respiratory care needs including HFNC, BiPAP/CPAP, tracheostomy care, and ABG interpretation
• Respond to rapid response and code situations and coordinate with Corrections Officers in a secure environment
• Document thoroughly in EPIC and use Pyxis for medication management
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams—pharmacy, respiratory, PT, radiology, social services—to optimize patient outcomes
• Maintain isolation precautions and PPE practices to ensure patient and staff safety in a locked corrections unit

Qualifications

• Current RN license (valid in state of practice)
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience (must meet experience requirements within the 3 most recent years) and at least 1 year of current specialty experience for clinical pass
• BLS required
• ACLS and NIHSS preferred
• Experience with telemetry, PCU, or Medical-Surgical settings strongly preferred
• Comfort and ability to work in a secure corrections environment with controlled access and working alongside Corrections Officers
• Ability to float between units and adapt to varying patient ratios (PCU 1:3; MS 1:4–5)
• Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only); COVID-19 vaccine not required per facility guideline

Knowledge & Skills

• EPIC charting proficiency and experience with Pyxis medication system
• Cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation
• IV therapy, central line and PICC management, blood product administration
• IV insulin protocols and familiarity with heparin protocols
• High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), non-invasive ventilation (BiPAP/CPAP), and tracheostomy care
• Arterial blood gas (ABG) interpretation
• Feeding tube care and pre/post hemodialysis patient management
• Use of rapid response/code teams and strong emergency response skills
• Isolation precautions, PPE use, and working in a security-focused clinical setting

Benefits

• Supportive team environment where your safety and clinical skills are valued
• Comprehensive orientation (72 hours) to get you confident and ready
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help you keep credentials current
• Paid time off options so you can recharge between shifts
• Professional development support — keep growing your specialty skills
• Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great teammates
• Travel reimbursement and local housing support for contract clinicians
• Access to interdisciplinary support including PT, Respiratory, Pharmacy, and Rapid Response teams

Travel Perks: Explore Columbus, OH

Columbus is a lively and friendly city with plenty to explore between shifts. Check out the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, stroll the Short North Arts District for galleries and great restaurants, visit the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, or catch a Buckeyes game at Ohio State University. For family-friendly science fun, COSI is a must. The Scioto Mile and Arena District offer riverside parks, nightlife, and live events. If you want a nature escape, Hocking Hills is a scenic drive away for hiking and waterfalls — perfect for a weekend recharge.

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