Location: Columbus, OH

Start Date: 04-20-2026

End Date: 07-20-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating nights, 3x12-hour shifts per week, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM (night schedule; exact days vary by 4-week scheduling period; may include a mix of nights or day/night assignments based on department needs)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $57 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

• Triage and prioritize high-acuity oncology and general ED patients quickly and safely
• Provide expert emergency nursing care including IV starts, central line maintenance, and blood product administration
• Continuously monitor cardiac rhythms and interpret dysrhythmias using telemetry and 12-lead ECG
• Administer emergency medications and manage IV vasopressors per protocol
• Manage respiratory support including BiPAP/CPAP and ventilated patient care, and interpret ABGs
• Perform phlebotomy and other essential procedures with attention to safety and infection control
• Document accurately and efficiently in EPIC to support continuity of care
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology and social services to deliver coordinated care
• Advocate for oncology patients in an ED setting, balancing urgent needs with compassionate communication
• Participate in unit safety practices and adhere to isolation precautions and PPE guidelines

Qualifications

• Active RN license (Ohio or compact) required
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department experience required
• Minimum 1 year of travel nursing experience required (HARD STOP)
• EPIC charting experience required
• Current BCLS (BLS), ACLS, NIHSS and PALS certifications required/preferred
• Comfort working a 1:3–1:4 patient ratio in a high-acuity environment
• Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only); COVID-19 vaccine not required per facility guideline
• Ability to complete a 76-hour orientation and adapt to floating between related ED pods

Education

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license; ADN or BSN preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong triage skills and emergency nursing judgment
• Proficient in IV starts, IV therapy and phlebotomy
• Telemetry monitoring and interpretation of dysrhythmias
• 12-lead ECG acquisition and reading
• Experience with central line care and blood product administration
• Familiarity with emergency medications and IV vasopressor management
• Comfort managing BiPAP/CPAP and ventilated patients, and interpreting ABGs
• Working knowledge of isolation precautions/PPE and infection control
• Experience caring for adolescents through geriatrics, including pediatric and oncology populations
• Team-oriented communication and efficient EPIC documentation

Benefits

• Generous travel nurse support including housing assistance and travel reimbursement
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage options
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep you ready for practice
• Paid time off so you can actually take that weekend getaway
• 401(k) retirement savings guidance and enrollment support
• Professional development and continuing education support
• A supportive interdisciplinary team that values your skills and growth
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and celebrate together

Travel Perks: Explore Columbus, OH

Columbus offers a lively mix of activities for your time off. Explore the Short North Arts District for galleries, boutiques and great dining, wander historic German Village’s brick streets and cafes, or visit the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens for a nature reset. Catch a Buckeyes game or stroll the Ohio State University campus, enjoy family-friendly fun at COSI or the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium, and unwind along the Scioto Mile riverfront. For weekend explorers, scenic Hocking Hills State Park is about an hour away for hiking and waterfalls.

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