Location: Columbus, OH

Start Date: 01-26-2026

End Date: 05-18-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night, 3x12-hour schedule, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM (typically 3 nights/week; schedule self-entered and may vary; weekends variable) Night orientation: first week Mon-Fri dayshift for orientation, second week 36 hours on-unit with preceptor

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 adult and geriatric surgical oncology and med-surg patients on a mixed-acuity unit
• Administer and monitor chemotherapy, blood transfusions, IV antibiotics and complex drips (insulin, heparin) per protocol
• Continuously monitor cardiac telemetry, interpret dysrhythmias and initiate appropriate dysrhythmia management
• Prevent infections and falls through adherence to established protocols and active patient education
• Respond to oncologic emergencies and cytokine release syndrome with clinical judgment and rapid coordination with the team
• Document patient care accurately and promptly in EPIC, ensuring clear communication across disciplines
• Collaborate with IV teams, pharmacy, respiratory, PT and rapid response to optimize patient outcomes
• Participate in unit float coverage to other acute care oncology units as needed

Qualifications

• Active RN license (state licensure required)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience (oncology experience preferred but not required)
• BLS, ACLS and NIHSS certifications required
• ONS Chemo certification preferred
• Telemetry/MS-Tele experience and comfort with dysrhythmia interpretation
• Experience with infusion pumps (Alaris) and cardiac telemetry systems (e.g., GE/B450) helpful
• Ability to self-schedule, work variable weekends, and float to other acute oncology units when needed

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficient with EPIC charting and electronic documentation
• Strong cardiac monitoring skills and dysrhythmia recognition
• Skilled in chemotherapy monitoring, transfusions, IV antibiotic administration and managing insulin/heparin drips
• Chest tube care, tracheostomy management and CPAP/BiPAP familiarity
• Solid infection prevention practices and fall-risk mitigation techniques
• Excellent communication, patient education and teamwork abilities in a fast-paced surgical floor

Benefits

• Supportive travel contract with onboarding and a structured orientation so you start confident
• Medical, dental & vision access options to keep you and your family healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement for required certifications
• Paid time off options so you can recharge between contracts
• Access to a collaborative interdisciplinary team including pharmacy, PT, respiratory and rapid response
• Continuing education and skills development opportunities to grow your oncology and telemetry expertise
• Flexible self-scheduling so you can input your preferences before final schedules are posted
• A workplace focused on safety: strong infection prevention protocols and fall-prevention practices

Travel Perks: Explore Columbus, OH

Explore Columbus between shifts: stroll the Short North Arts District for galleries and great eats, visit the Columbus Museum of Art and the Franklin Park Conservatory, catch a game or event at Nationwide Arena or Ohio Stadium, or enjoy riverfront trails at the Scioto Mile. For a nature-filled weekend, Hocking Hills is a scenic drive away for hiking and waterfalls. Plenty of local breweries, coffee shops and parks make downtime enjoyable.

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