Location: Columbus, OH

Start Date: 02-23-2026

End Date: 05-25-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating nights, 3x12-hour shifts per week, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM (Night); weekdays and some weekends (every other weekend); rotating holidays

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, expert nursing care to progressive care and post-cardiac surgery patients
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms and promptly manage dysrhythmias and alarms
• Start and maintain IVs, manage central/PICC and arterial lines, and administer blood products safely
• Care for patients with chest tubes, wound vacs, feeding tubes and other specialized devices
• Collaborate daily with physicians, respiratory therapists, PT/OT and pharmacy for coordinated care
• Document thoroughly and accurately in EPIC to ensure continuity and quality of care
• Respond to rapid response and emergency situations with calm, evidence-based practice
• Float to units of equivalent or lower acuity as needed and support the team during busy periods
• Participate in orientation and mentor newer staff as part of ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• 2 years of PCU/Telemetry nursing experience required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Demonstrated IV start skills and comfort with cardiac monitoring/telemetry
• EPIC charting experience required
• Travel nursing experience required (this is a travel/contract role)
• Ability to work nights, rotating holidays, and every-other weekend
• Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only); COVID-19 vaccine not required per facility guideline

Education

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN)
• Active, unrestricted RN license (state licensure required for travel assignment)

Knowledge & Skills

• Telemetry and cardiac monitoring, including interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Peripheral and central IV therapy, PICC care, arterial line management and blood product administration
• Post-operative cardiac care: CABG, valve procedures, TAVR, sheaths, TR Band and related care
• Management of chest tubes, wound vacs, feeding tubes, and surgical drains
• Respiratory support skills: HFNC, CPAP/BiPAP, oxygen administration, tracheostomy care
• Familiarity with heparin protocols, PCA management and basic titration protocols
• Strong documentation skills in EPIC and effective interdisciplinary communication
• Rapid assessment and emergency response skills on a progressive care/telemetry unit

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and comfortable travel housing options to make your stay easy
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy
• 401(k) retirement savings plan so you can plan for the future
• Life insurance and other protection options for peace of mind
• Paid time off to recharge between contracts
• Travel reimbursement and licensure assistance to simplify onboarding
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to help manage state requirements
• 36-hour orientation with supportive preceptors to set you up for success
• A collaborative interdisciplinary team that values your skills and growth
• Referral bonus program and opportunities for professional development

Travel Perks: Explore Columbus, OH

Explore Columbus between shifts: stroll the Short North Arts District for galleries and trendy eateries, unwind at German Village with its brick streets and cozy cafes, visit the Franklin Park Conservatory & Botanical Gardens or catch a Buckeyes game at Ohio State University. Family-friendly options include COSI (Center of Science and Industry) and the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium. For outdoor adventure, enjoy the Scioto Mile riverside park or plan a weekend trip to Hocking Hills for hiking and waterfalls—great escapes for your days off.

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