Location: Columbus, OH

Start Date: 04-20-2026

End Date: 07-20-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night, 3x12-hour shifts per week, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM (Night shifts; specific days vary)

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

• Monitor cardiac telemetry and interpret dysrhythmias to keep patients safe
• Manage PCU/Stepdown patients at a 1:4 ratio with skill and compassion
• Administer IV therapies, blood products, and manage central/peripheral lines
• Follow IV insulin and heparin protocols and titrate drips when indicated
• Care for tracheostomies, non-invasive airway devices (CPAP/BiPAP/HFNC) and ventilated patients
• Perform wound care and manage Wound VAC therapy to promote healing
• Respond effectively as part of Rapid Response/Code teams during emergencies
• Document thoroughly in EPIC to ensure continuity and quality of care
• Collaborate with PT/RT/pharmacy/social work and other supports for holistic care
• Provide patient and family education with empathy and clarity

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure (state requirements must be met)
• Minimum 2 years of RN clinical experience (must include some ER, MS/Tele, or Telemetry/PCU experience)
• Certifications required/expected: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, PALS
• Comfort working 1:4 patient ratios in a PCU/Stepdown/Telemetry environment
• Experience with EPIC documentation and strong charting skills
• Ability to manage cardiac/vasoactive drips, insulin/heparin protocols, and blood product administration

Education

• Nursing diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required; BSN preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation/management
• PCU/Stepdown clinical care and rapid assessment skills
• IV therapy, PICC/central line care, and phlebotomy basics
• Tracheostomy care, non-invasive airway management, and ventilator basics
• Wound care and Wound VAC management
• ABG interpretation, oxygen therapies, CPAP/BiPAP and HFNC
• Familiarity with EPIC charting and accurate documentation
• Ability to work within interdisciplinary teams and utilize Rapid Response/Code teams

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make your assignment comfortable
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options to keep you healthy
• 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan ahead
• Life Insurance and professional liability coverage for peace of mind
• Paid Time Off so you can recharge between shifts
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to simplify state requirements
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and be rewarded
• 36-hour orientation so you feel confident on day one
• A supportive interdisciplinary team that values and respects your skills

Travel Perks: Explore Columbus, OH

Explore Columbus during your time off: wander the Short North Arts District with its galleries and great restaurants, visit the renowned Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, stroll the Scioto Mile downtown riverfront, tour the Ohio State University campus, enjoy the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, sample local breweries and coffee shops, or take a short drive to Highbanks Metro Park for hiking and nature.

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