Palliative Care Registered Nurse
Columbus, OH
Revolution Healthcare Services
3x12 hrs, Days, Nights, Flexible, Rotating
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity – Palliative Care RN – Ohio

Start Date: July 13, 2026
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 12-hour shifts, Days/Nights/Rotating; 4:1 patient ratio; 72-hour orientation; weekend coverage as needed per unit requirements

Highlights:

• Brand-new 12-bed medical-surgical unit specializing in palliative care, opening July 8, 2026
• Focus on symptom management, pain control, and quality of life for patients with serious, life-limiting illnesses
• Epic EMR system; opportunity to float to other high-acuity med-surg units to expand clinical experience
• Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, pharmacy, rapid response teams, and more
• Ideal for med-surg nurses looking to enhance palliative care skills while maintaining versatility across inpatient populations
• Adult and geriatric patient populations with emphasis on comfort, dignity, and patient-centered care

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Current BLS certification; ACLS preferred
• Epic charting system experience required
• Previous travel experience strongly preferred
• Valid RN license (Compact or Ohio state license) in hand at time of submission
• Required to float within units of equivalent or lower acuity
• Experience with pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic pain interventions and equianalgesic dosing of opioids
• Skills in IV management, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, oxygen administration, phlebotomy, and isolation precautions
• Education from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• 2 professional references required (at least 1 from manager/director or formal leadership)

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This is a unique chance to be part of launching a specialized palliative care unit dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care for patients facing serious illness. You'll work within a supportive interdisciplinary team environment while developing advanced symptom management skills and gaining exposure to diverse patient populations through floating opportunities. This role offers the perfect blend of focused palliative care expertise and broad med-surg experience, making a meaningful difference in patients' quality of life during their most challenging times.

Note: Travelers starting before the unit opens on July 8 will float to inpatient units during initial training, providing valuable exposure to the various patient populations the palliative care unit will serve. Ohio fingerprinting requirements must be completed immediately upon contract signing. Strict compliance deadlines apply.