Location: Columbus, OH

Start Date: 03-23-2026

End Date: 07-13-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour shifts (3x12). Day: 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM (3 shifts/week). Night: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM (3 shifts/week). Assignments rotate and are reviewed every 4 weeks; schedule may include days, nights, or a combination and will include weekends as needed. Float to equivalent or lower acuity MedSurg Oncology units as required.

Hours per Week: 60

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, compassionate care to adults and geriatrics admitted for oncology-related diagnoses
• Continuously monitor cardiac rhythms and respond to dysrhythmias promptly
• Administer and monitor effects of chemotherapy and supportive treatments per policy
• Perform and manage vascular access: IV starts, PICC and central line care, and arterial line management
• Prepare and administer blood products and interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs)
• Support respiratory needs with HFNC, BiPAP/CPAP, and tracheostomy care as appropriate
• Assist with specialty procedures such as chest tube insertion/removal when called upon
• Follow strict infection prevention and patient falls protocols to keep patients safe
• Document thoroughly in EPIC and collaborate with interdisciplinary team members for coordinated care

Qualifications

• Valid RN license in good standing (state licensure required)
• Minimum 2 years RN experience (must meet requirements within the last 3 years; at least 1 year current specialty experience for clinical pass)
• BLS certification required
• EPIC charting experience required
• Previous travel experience preferred but not required
• Oncology experience preferred but not required; MedSurg/Telemetry experience helpful
• Comfort with floating to equivalent acuity units and working variable weekend schedules
• Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only); COVID-19 vaccination not required per facility guideline

Knowledge & Skills

• Telemetry monitoring and interpretation of dysrhythmias
• Cardiac monitoring systems (B450 GE telemetry) and emergency response
• IV therapy, phlebotomy, and IV start proficiency
• Central line/PICC line care and arterial line management
• Blood product administration and ABG interpretation
• High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) and respiratory support (BiPAP/CPAP, tracheostomy care)
• Familiarity with Alaris pumps, bladder scanner and Stryker beds
• Strong infection prevention practices and patient fall prevention strategies
• Accurate and timely documentation in EPIC and effective interdisciplinary communication

Benefits

• Supportive team culture that values your growth and bedside expertise
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy
• Paid Time Off so you can recharge and come back ready to care
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to make credentialing easier
• Travel reimbursement and help with housing logistics for contract nurses
• Professional development and training — EPIC experience on the unit
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and celebrate together
• 401(k) retirement savings options and basic life insurance benefits
• Clear orientation program (72 hours) so you get comfortable and confident

Travel Perks: Explore Columbus, OH

Columbus is a lively city with plenty to explore on your days off: stroll the Short North Arts District for galleries, great eateries and boutique shopping; catch a game or campus energy at The Ohio State University; visit the Franklin Park Conservatory & Botanical Gardens or COSI for a science-filled afternoon. Take a scenic walk or bike ride along the Scioto Mile, explore German Village’s charming brick streets and cafés, or sample local breweries. For weekend escapes, Hocking Hills offers hiking and waterfalls about an hour southeast, and both Cincinnati and Cleveland are drivable for a longer road trip.

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