Location: Columbus, OH

Start Date: 02-09-2026

End Date: 05-11-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour shifts (Day and Night). Day: 3x12-hour (07:00 AM - 07:30 PM). Night: 3x12-hour (07:00 PM - 07:30 AM). Rotating D/N schedule with self-scheduling requests; final schedule is reviewed every 4 weeks and may include weekends. Orientation: Week 1 Mon-Fri days; Week 2 = 36 hours on-unit with a 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, high-quality nursing care to MedSurg and PCU patients using strong clinical judgment
• Monitor cardiac telemetry and interpret dysrhythmias to guide timely interventions
• Perform tracheostomy care including suctioning, inner cannula changes, and ongoing management
• Start and manage IVs and administer medications per protocol, including chemo if credentialed
• Accurately document patient care in EPIC and communicate changes to the interdisciplinary team
• Respond to emergencies and participate in rapid response as needed
• Float to units of equal or lower acuity as assigned and support staffing needs
• Maintain infection prevention protocols and fall-prevention strategies to protect patients

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience (MedSurg/Telemetry experience highly relevant)
• EPIC charting experience required
• BCLS required
• Preferred certifications: ACLS, NIHSS, OCN
• Experience with telemetry monitoring and interpretation of dysrhythmias
• Comfort with tracheostomy care/management and suctioning
• Familiarity with Alaris infusion pumps, GE B450 telemetry monitors, bladder scanner, and Stryker beds preferred
• Previous travel nursing experience preferred and the ability to float between similar units
• Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only); COVID-19 vaccination not required per facility guideline

Knowledge & Skills

• Telemetry monitoring and cardiac rhythm interpretation
• Tracheostomy care and respiratory support knowledge
• IV starts and vascular access management
• EPIC electronic charting proficiency
• Infection prevention and patient safety best practices
• Emergency response and rapid assessment skills
• Familiarity with chemotherapy administration (preferred)
• Experience with CPAP/BiP settings and nocturnal respiratory support (preferred)

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to get you settled quickly
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement so paperwork won’t slow you down
• Paid time off to recharge and keep your work-life balance in check
• Robust onboarding with a dedicated preceptor during orientation
• Access to continuing education and specialty certifications
• Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great teammates
• A supportive interdisciplinary team that values your skills and growth
• Travel reimbursement and help with local logistics for contract assignments

Travel Perks: Explore Columbus, OH

Columbus is a vibrant, walkable city with lots to explore on your days off. Visit the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium or COSI for a fun outing, stroll the Short North Arts District for galleries, boutiques, and great restaurants, and explore the historic German Village for charming streets and coffee shops. Enjoy green spaces like Franklin Park Conservatory and the Scioto Mile riverside park, or catch a Buckeyes game at Ohio State University. Weekend trips to Hocking Hills for hiking and waterfalls are an easy escape when you want nature and fresh air.

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