Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse / Palliative Care – Ohio
Start Date: October 5, 2026
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 12-hour shifts, day/night rotation available, or nights only; 4:1 patient ratio; 72-hour orientation; weekend coverage as needed per unit scheduling
Highlights:
- Specialized 12-bed medical-surgical unit dedicated to palliative care for patients with serious, life-limiting illnesses
- Focus on symptom management including uncontrolled pain, severe nausea/vomiting, fatigue, and failure to thrive for patients still under active treatment
- Opportunity to enhance palliative care skills while floating to other high-acuity medical-surgical units
- Epic EMR system; comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, physical therapy, pharmacy, and rapid response teams
- Rotating shift assignments reviewed every 4-week scheduling period based on departmental needs
- Patient population includes adults and geriatrics requiring patient-centered care with emphasis on comfort and dignity
Requirements:
- Active Registered Nurse license (Compact or Ohio state license required at time of application)
- Minimum 2 years of current, acute care RN experience (must be actively working in specialty within the last 12 months)
- BLS certification required; ACLS preferred
- Epic EMR experience required
- Previous travel nursing experience strongly preferred
- Experience with pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic pain interventions and equianalgesic dosing of opioids
- Competency in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, IV management, phlebotomy, isolation precautions, and oxygen administration
- Willingness to float to units of equivalent or lower acuity
- Nursing education from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
- Flu vaccination required (medical exemptions only)
- 2 professional references required, including at least one from a manager, director, or formal supervisor
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This is an excellent opportunity for experienced medical-surgical nurses looking to expand their expertise in palliative care while maintaining diverse clinical skills. You'll be part of a newly established unit with a meaningful mission: providing compassionate, high-quality care that enhances quality of life for patients facing serious illness. With strong interdisciplinary support and a patient-centered philosophy, you'll make a genuine impact on patients and families during critical moments of care.
Note: Strict compliance deadlines apply. Ohio fingerprinting must be completed promptly upon contract signing. Former employees eligible after 6 months away from facility.