Oncology PCU Registered Nurse
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Palliative Care Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel Contract - Columbus, OH (43210)

Palliative Care Registered Nurse (RN) travel opportunity in Columbus, OH. Night-shift travel nurse position (3x12) offering competitive weekly pay and hands-on palliative care experience. Please note: The new, state-of-the-art palliative care unit opens on 7/1. Travelers starting before this date will float to inpatient units until their training is complete and the new unit is operational.

Quick Job Snapshot

• Job Title: Palliative Care Registered Nurse (RN) / Travel Nurse
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940 – $2,040
• Location: Columbus, OH (Zip: 43210) — Columbus healthcare jobs / Ohio travel nursing
• Setting: 12-bed medical-surgical unit specializing in palliative care (new unit opens 7/1; prior to this, travelers will float to inpatient units)
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (Start: 7/13/2026 – End: 10/12/2026)
• Shift: Night shifts, 3x12-hour (19:00 – 07:00); 36 hours per week

Job Requirements — Palliative Care RN Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required (palliative care, hospice, med-surg experience preferred)
• Valid compact or Ohio RN license in hand at time of submission (Ohio nursing jobs / RN license)
• BLS certification required
• EPIC charting experience required (electronic health record proficiency)
• Graduated from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• Ability to float to units of equivalent or lower acuity as needed
• Two professional references (one from manager/director or formal leadership; Charge RN acceptable for second)
• Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only)
• Previous travel nursing experience preferred

Primary Responsibilities — Palliative Care RN / Travel Nurse Duties

• Provide high-quality, patient-centered palliative care focused on comfort, dignity, and symptom management for adults and geriatric patients
• Assess and manage pain, severe nausea/vomiting, fatigue, dyspnea, and other distressing symptoms using pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions
• Perform and manage peripheral IVs, central lines, and ports; manage PCA pumps and conduct pain assessments
• Support patients and families through advanced illness and end-of-life care, including bereavement planning and spiritual needs assessment
• Provide postmortem care and perideath support for families with sensitivity and professionalism
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams: IV team, PT, RT, radiology, social services, pharmacy, and others
• Float to inpatient units as needed during orientation and training to support staffing and continuity of care (especially prior to the new unit opening on 7/1)

Why Join Our Team — Columbus Palliative Care Nursing

• Work on a newly established, state-of-the-art palliative care unit in Columbus, Ohio (unit opens 7/1)
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact caring for diverse patient populations
• Collaborative interdisciplinary team and supportive clinical environment

This travel nurse role is a rewarding palliative care nursing job in one of Ohio’s most dynamic cities — close to the university district, cultural attractions, and a welcoming community in the 43210 area.

Ready to take the next step in your travel nursing career? Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Palliative Care Registered Nurse (RN) in Columbus, OH. Join our healthcare team today and make a meaningful difference in palliative and end-of-life care.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.