Location: Columbus, OH

Start Date: 04-05-2026

End Date: 07-05-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating schedule: combination of 2x8-hour and 2x12-hour shifts with typical coverage between 6:30 AM - 11:00 PM with on-call responsibilities (includes weekends as needed); alternative Day 4x10 schedule option 06:30 AM - 6:30 PM, rotating (day/evening) with call

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $81 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 expert perioperative nursing care in CVOR and related operating rooms, ensuring patient safety during complex cardiac and vascular procedures
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and the perioperative team to coordinate case flow and deliver outstanding outcomes
• Perform focused assessments and implement interventions for patients undergoing cardiac, thoracic, vascular, and transplant surgeries
• Maintain accurate Epic charting and documentation to ensure regulatory compliance and clear team communication
• Respond to codes and emergency situations, demonstrating strong critical thinking and emergency management skills
• Prepare, operate, and troubleshoot specialized cardiovascular equipment and assist with device management such as LVAD and IABP
• Participate in unit-based quality improvement and patient safety initiatives to continuously raise the standard of care

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years overall OR experience, with at least 2 years dedicated cardiac and vascular experience (hard stop)
• Minimum 1 year CVOR experience
• Minimum 1 year experience working in a Level I Trauma facility
• Current BLS certification (required)
• EPIC charting experience (required)
• ACLS and NIHSS preferred
• Current RN licensure appropriate for Ohio (ensure active and in good standing)
• Flu vaccination required per facility policy (medical exemptions only); COVID-19 vaccination not required by facility guideline

Education

• Not specified

Knowledge & Skills

• Perioperative skills in General OR, CVOR, Thoracic, Vascular, and Transplant cases
• Procedural familiarity: TAVR, CABG, LVAD, IABP, EVAR/TEVAR, carotid procedures, MAZE, mitral valve work
• Endovascular and open vascular techniques including EVAR, TEVAR, carotid endarterectomy and stenting, atherectomy
• Robotic-assisted surgery exposure (Da Vinci Si, SP, Xi) and VATS/Thoracotomy experience
• Proficiency with Epic charting and electronic documentation workflow
• Clinical competencies: administration of blood products, infection control, wound management, universal protocol/time-out
• Emergency management skills including code response, malignant hyperthermia protocols, and trauma-level readiness
• Familiarity with CVOR instrumentation and equipment such as electrosurgical units and fiber optic light sources

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to make your move easy and comfortable
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to simplify state licensing
• Paid Time Off to recharge between contracts
• Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great teammates aboard
• Comprehensive orientation and unit support so you hit the floor confident
• 401K retirement savings plan and life insurance options to protect your future
• A collaborative, supportive team that values your skills and development

Travel Perks: Explore Columbus, OH

Explore Columbus during your contract: stroll the Short North Arts District for galleries, boutiques, and great dining; visit the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens or the Columbus Museum of Art for culture and calm; enjoy the Scioto Mile and riverfront parks for running, biking, and weekend picnics; take a day trip to Hocking Hills for stunning hiking and waterfalls; catch a Buckeyes game or explore Ohio State's lively campus neighborhoods; and check out the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium for a fun day off. The city has a thriving food scene, craft breweries, and neighborhoods like German Village to wander on your days off.

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