Location: Columbus, OH

Start Date: 04-06-2026

End Date: 07-27-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night, 3x12-hour nights per week, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM (variable days; schedule set on a 4-week posting period; may rotate to days/nights per unit needs; weekends variable)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $64 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

• Deliver compassionate, high-quality nursing care to adult and geriatric surgical oncology and PCU patients
• Administer and monitor chemotherapy and IV medications safely, following oncology protocols
• Perform blood transfusions and manage complex infusion therapies, including insulin and heparin drips
• Continuously monitor cardiac telemetry, interpret dysrhythmias, and respond to emergencies
• Manage chest tubes and provide skilled respiratory support including BiPAP/CPAP and tracheostomy care
• Implement strict infection prevention and fall-prevention practices to protect vulnerable patients
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team — pharmacy, PT, respiratory, social work, and rapid response — to coordinate care
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatments, and discharge planning with empathy and clear communication

Qualifications

• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS required
• ONS Chemo certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of recent nursing experience with at least 1 year of current specialty (PCU/stepdown or surgical/oncology) for clinical pass
• Clinical experience with chemotherapy, blood transfusions, IV antibiotic administration, and infusion drips
• Proficiency with EPIC electronic charting
• Comfort working in a mixed-acuity surgical oncology PCU with float expectations to other acute oncology units

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong telemetry and cardiac monitoring skills, including dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Chemotherapy administration knowledge and safe handling practices
• IV medication management and infusion pump competency (Alaris pumps experience a plus)
• Chest tube management and respiratory support skills (BiPAP/CPAP, tracheostomy care)
• Infection prevention best practices and fall-risk management
• Ability to work in a busy surgical oncology environment and prioritize effectively
• Familiarity with GE B450 monitors/telemetry systems, bladder scanners, and Stryker beds

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to make relocation easy
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you healthy and covered
• 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan for tomorrow
• Life insurance and disability coverage for peace of mind
• Paid time off so you can recharge and explore your new city
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to support your professional growth
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend, get rewarded
• A supportive interdisciplinary team that values learning, growth, and your contributions

Travel Perks: Explore Columbus, OH

Columbus is a vibrant city with something for every free day. Explore the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium or spend an afternoon at COSI for hands-on science fun. Stroll the Short North Arts District and discover galleries, boutiques, and an excellent restaurant scene. Visit the historic German Village, wander Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, or enjoy the riverfront at Scioto Mile. Ohio State University brings college-town energy and sporting events. For weekend nature escapes, Hocking Hills is about an hour away with hiking and waterfalls. Local breweries, live music venues, and museums like the Columbus Museum of Art round out the leisure options.

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