Location: Columbus, OH

Start Date: 04-06-2026

End Date: 07-06-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Primarily Day, 3x12-hour shifts (07:00 AM - 07:30 PM); typically scheduled on weekdays with some weekend coverage (every 3rd weekend). 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

• Monitor telemetry and interpret dysrhythmias to provide timely, safe care
• Perform IV starts, peripheral line care, and phlebotomy with confidence
• Deliver wound VAC (Veriflo) therapy and manage musculoskeletal infection wounds
• Use EPIC for accurate and timely charting of assessments, medications, and interventions
• Respond as an active member of Rapid Response/Code teams when needed
• Provide respiratory support including nasal cannula and non-invasive airway management
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including PT, Respiratory, Pharmacy, and Social Services
• Float between units of equivalent or lower acuity as staffing demands require

Qualifications

• 2 years of nursing experience required
• BLS required
• ACLS preferred
• EPIC experience required
• Demonstrated IV start and telemetry/intermediate nursing skills
• Comfortable working with adult med-surg patients, including musculoskeletal infections and post-op ortho patients
• Able to float to units of equivalent or lower acuity and work occasional weekends

Knowledge & Skills

• Telemetry monitoring and cardiac rhythm interpretation
• Dysrhythmia management and use of rapid response/code protocols
• IV therapy, peripheral line care, and phlebotomy
• Wound VAC/Veriflo management for complex wound care
• Non-invasive airway management and basic respiratory support
• Infection control and isolation precautions/PPE
• Proficient EPIC clinical documentation and charting
• Strong patient assessment, prioritization, and communication skills

Benefits

• Supportive team environment that values your skills and growth
• Comprehensive onboarding with a 36-hour orientation to set you up for success
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement for required credentials
• Paid time off so you can recharge between contracts
• Travel reimbursement and housing support options for contract nurses
• Continuing education support and access to professional development
• Medical, dental & vision options to keep you healthy
• Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great people aboard

Travel Perks: Explore Columbus, OH

Columbus offers a great balance of city life and outdoor options. Explore the Short North Arts District for galleries, boutiques, and coffee shops, visit the renowned Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, or stroll the trails and gardens at Franklin Park Conservatory. Catch a Buckeyes game or tour the Ohio State University campus, enjoy family-friendly science exhibits at COSI, and unwind along the Scioto Mile riverfront. Weekend road trips to Hocking Hills and nearby state parks are perfect for hiking and nature escapes.

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