Location: Columbus, OH

Start Date: 03-23-2026

End Date: 07-13-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night, 3x12-hour nights (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM), typically 3 nights per week; role is on a 12D/N rotating contract so you may be scheduled for days, nights, or a combination depending on unit needs. Orientation: Week 1 Mon-Fri day shift, Week 2 36 hours on-unit with a preceptor. Schedule requests are self-entered and final schedules are balanced and posted every 4 weeks. Weekend coverage variable 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 compassionate, patient-centered nursing care for adults and geriatrics on a mixed acuity surgical oncology PCU/Med-Surg unit
• Administer and monitor chemotherapy, IV antibiotics, insulin and heparin drips, and blood transfusions safely and according to protocol
• Continuously monitor cardiac telemetry, interpret dysrhythmias, and respond to cardiac emergencies
• Manage specialty procedures such as chest tube and tracheostomy care, and support BiPAP/CPAP patients
• Follow strict infection prevention protocols and lead efforts to minimize patient falls
• Document care accurately in EPIC and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including pharmacy, PT, respiratory, and social services
• Support orientation and precepting activities, helping new staff and travelers become confident members of the unit
• Escalate oncologic emergencies and coordinate rapid responses to ensure timely, lifesaving interventions

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure in the state of Ohio (or compact state eligibility) preferred
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience, with required experience met within the last 3 years and at least 1 year of current specialty experience for clinical pass
• PCU experience required; surgical oncology or med-surg/PCU experience strongly preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and NIHSS required
• ONS Chemo certification preferred for chemotherapy administration
• Comfortable working nights and flexible to float to other acute care oncology units as needed
• Ability to complete a 72-hour orientation including on-unit preceptorship

Education

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN preferred)
• Active RN license (state as required) and required certifications (BLS, ACLS, NIHSS)

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficient with EPIC electronic charting and documentation
• Skilled in cardiac telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Strong IV therapy skills including infusion pumps such as Alaris, and managing drips (insulin, heparin)
• Experience with chemotherapy administration and safety procedures
• Familiarity with GE B450 monitors, bladder scanners, and Stryker beds
• Competent in chest tube management, tracheostomy care, and BiPAP/CPAP maintenance
• Excellent infection prevention practices and fall risk mitigation
• Effective communication and teamwork across interdisciplinary care teams

Benefits

• Supportive team environment that values your growth and learning
• Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement available for contract nurses
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage options
• Paid time off so you can recharge between assignments
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to make state paperwork easier
• 401(k) retirement savings options to plan for the future
• Life insurance and other voluntary protections for peace of mind
• Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great colleagues on board

Travel Perks: Explore Columbus, OH

Explore Columbus during your contract: visit the Short North Arts District for galleries and great dining, stroll through historic German Village, spend a day at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, or catch a show at the Ohio Theatre. Enjoy the Scioto Mile riverfront, the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, and the vibrant campus life and events at The Ohio State University. For weekend escapes, scenic Hocking Hills is about an hour away for hiking, waterfalls, and fresh air.

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