Job Description
Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care
Location:
Columbus, OH
Agency:
United Health Care Staffing, Inc.
Pay:
$60 per hour
Shift Information:
Days - 5 days
Start Date:
ASAP
About the Position
TravelNurseSource is working with United Health Care Staffing, Inc. to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Columbus, Ohio, 43085!
Registered Nurse - ICU - UHC Staffing
Registered Nurse - ICU
Location:
Columbus, OH
Start Date:
04-06-2026
End Date:
07-06-2026
Contract Type:
Travel Contract
Shift Type:
3x12 Night shift, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM (three 12-hour nights per week; specific days vary), every-other-weekend coverage required; night shift (NOC)
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, youre not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team thats 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
Manage complex, critically ill cardiac and medical ICU patients with skill and compassion
Operate and manage ventilators and provide ventilator care including HFNC, BiPAP/CPAP, and suctioning
Perform hemodynamic monitoring, interpret ABGs, and titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips safely
Start and maintain IVs, manage arterial, central and PICC lines, and administer blood products
Provide continuous IV sedation monitoring and procedural sedation support when needed
Recognize and manage dysrhythmias; obtain and interpret 12-lead EKGs
Participate in emergency response and administer emergency medications when called upon
Document thoroughly in EPIC and communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary team
Float within the OSU organization as needed to support patient care across units
Practice infection prevention and isolation precautions to keep patients and staff safe
Qualifications
Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
EPIC experience required - youll be charting like a pro
Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications (AHA certifications only)
Competency with ventilator management, hemodynamic monitoring, and telemetry
Comfort with IV start/maintenance, arterial and central line management, and blood product administration
Ability to manage CRRT/CVVHD, titrate drips, and support patients with multisystem organ dysfunction
Willingness to float to different units within the OSU organization as needed
Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only); COVID-19 vaccine not required per facility guideline
Knowledge & Skills
Ventilator management and pulmonary support (HFNC, BiPAP/CPAP, suctioning)
Hemodynamic monitoring including Swan-Ganz/Pulmonary Artery monitoring and IABP/Impella familiarity
CRRT/CVVHD operation and renal support protocols
EKG/12-lead acquisition and dysrhythmia interpretation/management
IV therapy including starts, PICC and central line care, and blood product administration
Titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips and emergency medication administration
Continuous IV sedation/procedural sedation monitoring
Strong EPIC documentation skills and telemetry experience
Infection prevention, isolation precautions, and standard PPE practices
Phlebotomy and clinical assessment for adult critically ill patients
Benefits
Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to make relocation easy
Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy
401K retirement savings plan so you can plan for the future
Life insurance and disability coverage for peace of mind
Paid time off to recharge - because rest matters
Licensure assistance & reimbursement to help expand your reach
Referral bonus program - bring a friend and be rewarded
A supportive interdisciplinary team that values your expertise
Orientation and onboarding support so you hit the ground confident
Travel Perks: Explore Columbus, OH
Explore Columbus in your downtime: stroll the Short North Arts District for galleries and great dining, wander historic German Village, visit the Columbus Museum of Art and COSI for a fun afternoon, relax along the Scioto Mile riverfront, or enjoy the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. Beer lovers can tour local craft breweries; foodies will appreciate diverse neighborhoods and seasonal festivals. For weekend adventures, scenic Hocking Hills is a short drive away for hiking and waterfalls.
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About United Health Care Staffing, Inc.
"Better Pay" and "Zero Headaches" and Ready to love your scrubs again?
At United Health Care Staffing, we don’t just fill shifts; we fulfill bucket lists. Since 2004, we’ve been the ultimate career wingman for nurses, therapists, and allied health pros who crave better pay, real flexibility, and zero administrative headaches.
We believe you are a human, not just a headcount. Whether you are chasing travel adventures across the U.S. or seeking the perfect local placement, we handle the gritty logistics so you can focus on saving lives (and actually enjoying your days off).
Join the team where "Heart meets Tech"—and get the VIP career treatment you deserve.
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