Location: Columbus, OH

Start Date: 04-06-2026

End Date: 07-06-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shifts, 3x12 (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM), rotating schedule including weekdays and some weekends (every other weekend) with rotating holidays; required to float within units of equivalent or lower acuity

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 clinical care for Progressive Care Unit (PCU) patients, including post-op cardiac and vascular surgery cases
• Continuously monitor telemetry and interpret dysrhythmias to detect and escalate changes quickly
• Perform IV starts and manage peripheral/central lines, arterial lines, PICCs and blood product administration safely
• Manage respiratory supports such as BiPAP/CPAP, HFNC and tracheostomy care when required
• Care for chest tubes, surgical drains, wound vacs and feeding tubes as part of post-op management
• Administer and titrate cardiac and endocrine protocols per policy and collaborate with providers on medication management
• Document accurately in EPIC and maintain clear communication with interdisciplinary teams (RT, PT, pharmacy, social work, rapid response)
• Support unit flow by admitting patients directly from OR/PACU/ED or clinic, and float to equivalent units when needed

Qualifications

• Active RN license (state licensure required for practice in OH)
• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU)/telemetry experience required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required (NIHSS preferred)
• Demonstrated IV start and telemetry experience; EPIC charting experience required
• Previous experience caring for post-cardiac surgery and vascular surgery patients strongly preferred
• Travel assignment experience preferred and ability to start assignment as scheduled
• Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only); COVID-19 vaccine not required per facility guideline

Knowledge & Skills

• Cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation/management
• IV therapy, peripheral and central line care, arterial line management
• Post-op cardiac and vascular patient care (CABG, valve, TAVR, stents, grafts)
• Chest tube and surgical drain care, wound vac management
• Management of endocrine protocols including insulin drips
• Respiratory skills: ABG interpretation, BiPAP/CPAP, HFNC, non-invasive airway support
• Proficient EPIC documentation and electronic charting workflows
• Strong critical thinking, rapid response participation and interdisciplinary communication

Benefits

• Supportive team environment where your cardiac care skills are valued
• Comprehensive orientation (36 hours) so you hit the floor confident and prepared
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to help keep your credentials current
• Paid time off policies — take time to recharge and come back ready
• Travel assignment perks like housing stipend guidance and local support
• Access to continuing education and certifications to grow your career
• Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great teammates
• Work-life balance focus with predictable 3x12 block scheduling

Travel Perks: Explore Columbus, OH

Explore Columbus during your off days: stroll the Short North Arts District for galleries and great eateries; visit COSI for hands-on science exhibits or the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium for a full-day adventure. Enjoy scenic walks along the Scioto Mile, discover historic German Village's brick streets and cozy cafés, catch a Buckeyes game or explore the Ohio State University campus. For a quick nature escape, Hocking Hills is a popular weekend getaway with hiking, waterfalls and beautiful rock formations about an hour away. Local craft breweries, farm-to-table restaurants, museums and seasonal festivals make Columbus a fun place to explore between shifts.

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