Palliative Care RN
Columbus, OH
Revolution Healthcare Services
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse / Palliative Care – Ohio

Start Date: June 15, 2026

Location: Columbus, Ohio

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: Day/Night or Night shift available; rotating 12-hour shifts possible based on department needs. 4:1 patient ratio. Weekend coverage as needed per unit requirements. 72 hours orientation provided.

Highlights:

• Join a brand-new 12-bed specialized palliative care unit opening July 1, 2026, dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered care for those with serious, life-limiting illnesses
• Focus on symptom management, pain relief, and quality of life improvement for patients under treatment or receiving end-of-life comfort care
• Gain diverse clinical experience by floating to high-acuity med-surg units prior to and during unit operations
• Epic EMR system; comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, pharmacy, physical therapy, and rapid response teams
• Work with adult and geriatric patient populations experiencing conditions such as uncontrolled pain, severe nausea/vomiting, failure to thrive, and fatigue
• Ideal for med-surg nurses seeking to enhance palliative care skills in a supportive, mission-driven environment

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Active RN license (compact or Ohio state license in hand at time of submission)
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred
• Epic charting system experience required
• Previous travel experience strongly preferred
• Experience with pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic pain interventions and equianalgesic dosing of opioids
• Skills required: IV management, phlebotomy, isolation precautions/PPE, oxygen administration, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, MS/Tele experience
• Willingness to float to units of equivalent or lower acuity
• Nursing education from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only); COVID-19 vaccine not required
• Two professional references required: at least one from a manager/director or formal leadership role

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This is a unique chance to be part of launching a specialized palliative care unit that will make a meaningful difference in patients' lives during their most vulnerable moments. You'll develop advanced palliative care competencies while maintaining strong med-surg skills through float assignments, all within a collaborative environment supported by a full interdisciplinary care team. If you're passionate about providing dignified, compassionate care and want to grow professionally in a newly established specialty unit, this role offers both clinical challenge and profound purpose.

Important Compliance Information:

• Strict compliance deadline: Tuesday prior to start date with no exceptions
• Ohio fingerprinting process must begin immediately upon contract signing
• Candidates within driving distance of Ohio must travel to an in-state fingerprinting location as soon as possible after booking
• Time-off requests must be identified at submission and built into contract
• Former employees eligible after 6 months away from facility; current employees ineligible for travel assignments