Location: Columbus, OH

Start Date: 02-23-2026

End Date: 05-25-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: 3x12-hour night shifts per week (days vary), 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM Night; every-other weekend coverage required

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $53 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 high-quality, patient-centered nursing care to Med Surg/MS-Telemetry patients, ensuring safety and dignity
• Perform telemetry and cardiac monitoring, interpret dysrhythmias, and respond promptly to changes in patient status
• Administer medications and intravenous therapies accurately, including blood and blood products when indicated
• Carry out wound care, feeding tube and Foley catheter management with attention to best practices
• Initiate and maintain IV access and perform venous blood draws for timely lab processing
• Document thoroughly and efficiently in EPIC to ensure clear communication across the care team
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary partners such as PT, RT, Pharmacy, and Social Services to support patient recovery
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, medications, discharge planning, and safety to promote positive outcomes

Qualifications

• Active RN license in good standing
• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg/Telemetry experience (MS/Tele) required
• BLS required; ACLS and CPI highly preferred
• EPIC charting experience required
• Comfortable with IV starts, medication administration, venous blood draws, and blood product administration
• Experience with tracheostomy care, suctioning, oxygen therapy, feeding tube and wound care preferred
• Ability to float to other units within the OSU organization as needed
• Willingness to complete a 36-hour orientation to get you set up for success

Knowledge & Skills

• Telemetry and cardiac monitoring skills, including dysrhythmia interpretation
• IV therapy, IV starts, and venous blood draw expertise
• Medication administration and familiarity with anticoagulation and common med classes
• Tracheostomy care, suctioning, and supplemental oxygen delivery
• Wound care and pressure injury prevention
• Feeding tube management, PEG/NG care, and enteral feeding procedures
• Foley catheter care and genitourinary assessments
• Strong patient education, documentation, and interdisciplinary communication skills
• Comfort using EPIC and performing accurate labs/charting

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to help you feel at home on assignment
• Medical, dental & vision coverage so you can take care of yourself while you take care of others
• 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
• Life insurance for peace of mind
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to make credentialing easier
• Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great teammates onboard
• A supportive interdisciplinary team that values your expertise and growth

Travel Perks: Explore Columbus, OH

You're on assignment in Columbus, a lively Midwestern city with great food scenes like German Village and the Short North Arts District, family-friendly attractions including the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and COSI, and beautiful outdoor spots such as the Scioto Mile and Franklin Park Conservatory for relaxing weekends. For quick nature escapes, Hocking Hills is a popular weekend getaway with hiking and waterfalls about an hour to the southeast, and day trips to Cincinnati or Cleveland are easy when you want a city change. Explore local breweries, farmer's markets, live music venues, and the bustling Ohio State University campus to make the most of your time off.

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