Location: Lima, OH

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Weekend-focused coverage with rotating day and night responsibilities: Friday evening/night call, Saturday day rounding, Saturday evening/night call, Sunday day rounding. Typically 1-2 weekends per month; PRN and full-time options available. Shift type: rotating (day and night/weekend coverage).

Candidate Pay Rate: $280 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 critical care management for an 18-bed closed ICU, rounding on 18-24 critically ill patients alongside APCs and residents
• Manage invasive and non-invasive ventilation for a broad range of patients, including ETT, tracheostomy care, BiPAP and CPAP
• Perform procedures including central line and arterial line placement, pulmonary artery catheter insertion, paracentesis, thoracentesis, and lumbar puncture
• Supervise and teach APCs, IM, FM, and EM residents as part of an academic-oriented coverage model
• Respond to night call and provide high-quality coverage while collaborating with on-site APCs/residents
• Document clinical care accurately in Epic and communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams
• Triage and manage admissions, averaging 3-4 admissions per physician per day, with focused attention on patient safety and outcomes

Qualifications

• Board certified or board eligible in Critical Care, Pulmonary/Critical Care, or equivalent critical care specialty preferred
• MD or DO degree with valid medical licensure appropriate for practice in Ohio
• Proven experience in ICU settings with ventilator management and critical care procedures
• Comfort and experience supervising APCs and residents, with a willingness to teach
• Weekend availability required, including evening/night call
• Proficiency with Epic EMR or similar electronic documentation systems
• Current ACLS certification; other relevant certifications encouraged

Education

• MD or DO (or equivalent medical degree) required

Knowledge & Skills

• Deep knowledge of critical care medicine and ICU best practices
• Mechanical ventilation management, both invasive and non-invasive modalities
• Procedural competence: central and arterial line placement, PA catheter, paracentesis, thoracentesis, lumbar puncture
• Experience in trauma level 2 environments and caring for cardiac, neuro, surgical, and medical ICU patients
• Strong teaching and supervisory skills for working with residents and APCs
• Effective communication, multidisciplinary collaboration, and clinical documentation in Epic

Benefits

• Travel reimbursement and lodging support to make your stay comfortable and hassle-free
• Credentialing assistance and support throughout the onboarding process (typical timeframe ~60-90 days)
• Flexible PRN or full-time options so you can find the right work-life balance
• Clinical team that values teaching and mentorship with APCs and residents
• Professional development and opportunities to teach IM, FM, and EM residents
• Comprehensive clinical experience across cardiac, neuro, trauma, medical, and surgical critical care
• Epic EMR support and integrated systems to streamline documentation
• A collaborative, supportive team culture where your expertise matters

Travel Perks: Explore Lima, OH

Explore Lima's friendly small-town vibe with a lively downtown, local restaurants and breweries, and seasonal community events. Visit the Allen County Museum for local history, enjoy nearby parks and walking trails for outdoor time, and take easy day trips to larger Ohio cities for cultural attractions and dining. This assignment offers a nice balance of accessible local amenities and opportunities for weekend exploration.

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