Location: Columbus, OH

Start Date: 03-09-2026

End Date: 06-29-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night, 3x12-hour shifts per week, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM (Night). Schedule varies and may include weekends; orientation week is Mon-Fri days followed by five bedside orientation shifts between weeks 2 and 3 before independent practice.

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 and manage telemetry patients proactively, interpreting dysrhythmias and initiating appropriate interventions
• Deliver safe, evidence-based oncology and MedSurg care including chemotherapy administration and monitoring when required
• Provide expert IV therapy, central and peripheral line care, PICC/port management and phlebotomy
• Respond to emergencies and participate on Rapid Response/Code teams as needed
• Implement infection prevention protocols and fall-prevention strategies to keep patients safe
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (pharmacy, PT, RT, social work) to coordinate patient-centered care
• Document thoroughly and accurately in Epic to ensure continuity of care
• Educate patients and families on disease processes, treatments and post-discharge care

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state of Ohio (or compact RN with Ohio privileges)
• Minimum 2 years of high-acuity MedSurg Telemetry (or higher) within the last 3 years, with at least 1 year of current specialty experience
• Certifications required: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Oncology certifications (OCN, ONS/ONCC) preferred but not required
• Travel nursing experience required
• Proven ability to manage ratios up to 1:4–1:5 on MedSurg Tele and 1:3 in PCU when applicable
• Experience with Epic charting required
• Flu vaccine required per facility policy (medical exemptions only); COVID-19 vaccine not required per facility guideline

Knowledge & Skills

• Telemetry monitoring and cardiac dysrhythmia interpretation/management
• IV therapy, starting/maintaining IVs, PICC and port care/management
• Chemotherapy administration and chemotherapy monitoring
• Blood product administration and central line care
• Use of Alaris pumps and GE telemetry monitor systems
• Respiratory support skills: HFNC, BiPAP/CPAP, tracheostomy and chest tube familiarity
• Management of endocrine protocols including IV insulin and titration experience
• Strong emergency response skills and familiarity with Rapid Response/Code team processes
• Infection prevention practices and patient falls prevention strategies
• Excellent clinical documentation and patient education skills

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to make your move easy and stress-free
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement so you can focus on care, not paperwork
• Paid time off to recharge and keep your work-life balance in check
• 401(k) retirement savings options to plan for your future
• Referral bonus program — share the love and get rewarded for bringing great teammates
• Supportive team environment with strong interdisciplinary backup (IV teams, RT, pharmacy, PT)
• Professional development support and training opportunities to help you grow

Travel Perks: Explore Columbus, OH

Explore Columbus on your days off: wander the vibrant Short North Arts District for galleries and great restaurants, stroll through German Village’s brick streets, visit the Franklin Park Conservatory & Botanical Gardens or the Columbus Museum of Art. Family-friendly attractions include the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium and COSI. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the Scioto Mile riverfront, nearby Highbanks Metro Park for hiking, or take a weekend trip to scenic Hocking Hills (about an hour+ drive) for waterfalls and trails. Plenty of local breweries, coffee shops, live music venues and Ohio State University events keep weekends interesting.

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