Location: Columbus, OH

Start Date: 01-26-2026

End Date: 04-27-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night, 3x12-hour shifts per week, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM, schedule varies and may include weekends (Night)

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 expert bedside care for PCU/stepdown patients, including cardiac telemetry monitoring
• Start and maintain IVs, manage peripheral and PICC lines, and assist with arterial line care
• Administer and monitor blood products safely and according to protocols
• Interpret arterial blood gases and manage respiratory supports like HFNC and non-invasive ventilation
• Recognize and act on dysrhythmias, participate in rapid response and code teams
• Support procedural sedation monitoring and post-procedure patient care when needed
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and PT to optimize patient outcomes
• Provide wound care, feeding tube management, and pre/post hemodialysis support as required
• Float to equivalent or lower acuity stepdown/PCU areas and other campuses as needed, adapting quickly to new environments
• Document care accurately in EPIC and communicate handoffs clearly to ensure continuity

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse license in Ohio (or eligible to obtain) — we want you practicing legally and confidently
• Minimum 2 years nursing experience, with solid step-down/PCU experience considered equivalent and welcomed
• BLS and ACLS required, NIHSS preferred
• Demonstrated IV start and telemetry experience — these are must-have skills for success here
• EPIC experience required for charting and documentation
• Phlebotomy and IV therapy skills are a plus, procedural sedation experience considered beneficial
• Ability and willingness to float to other stepdown/PCU areas and campuses as needed

Education

• Active RN license required
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Cardiac telemetry and dysrhythmia interpretation
• IV therapy, peripheral/PICC/central line care and blood product administration
• Arterial blood gas interpretation and respiratory support management including HFNC and CPAP/BiPAP
• Tracheostomy care and non-invasive airway management
• Familiarity with heparin and insulin protocols, managing drips (non-titration per unit guidelines)
• Use of rapid response and code team protocols
• Wound care, feeding tube management, and pre/post procedural nursing care
• Strong EPIC documentation and electronic charting skills
• Cross-unit adaptability and teamwork in fast-paced, stepdown environments

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make your move easy and stress-free
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you healthy on and off shift
• 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
• Life Insurance and disability protection for peace of mind
• Paid Time Off to recharge after those rewarding night shifts
• Travel reimbursement and relocation assistance for contract clinicians
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement so you can focus on patient care
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and celebrate together
• A supportive team that values YOUR expertise and growth
• Opportunities for continuing education and skill development

Travel Perks: Explore Columbus, OH

Columbus is a lively and welcoming city with plenty to explore on your time off. Stroll the Short North Arts District for galleries, boutiques and great dining, or wander the historic streets of German Village. Enjoy outdoor time at the Scioto Mile or Franklin Park Conservatory, and plan family fun at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium or COSI science museum. For weekend getaways, scenic Hocking Hills is roughly an hour away for hiking and waterfalls, and the Ohio State University campus offers sporting events and cultural activities. Craft breweries, farmers markets, and a growing culinary scene mean there’s always something new to try after your shift.

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