Registered Nurse – General / Dialysis / Mental Health

Location: Columbus, OH
Contract Type: Travel
Duration: 26 weeks
Shift: 5×8 Days
Pay: $2,524/week
Completion Bonus: $2,500 per contract (up to $7,500 after three contracts)

Job Description

ATC Healthcare is seeking a versatile and experienced Registered Nurse for a state-operated facility serving inpatient populations, which may include students in health services units, inmates, juvenile offenders, or consumers in residential care settings. This role provides comprehensive nursing services across general medical, dialysis, and mental health needs.

The RN will perform clinical assessments, administer treatments and medications, manage emergencies, monitor high-risk or restrained patients, support care planning, and collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary staff. In some assignments—particularly within corrections medical centers—the RN may manage care for 20–60 bedridden patients and lead specialized procedures, including dialysis, IV therapy, wound care, and tube feeding.

This position may also include leadership responsibilities, training of new staff, and oversight of lower-level nursing personnel.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care for inpatients across general medical, dialysis, and mental health needs.
• Perform assessments, monitor symptoms, document progress, and execute treatment plans.
• Administer medications—including narcotics—and complete prescribed treatments and immunizations.
• Conduct nursing rounds, take vitals, maintain accurate documentation, and update care plans.
• Monitor restrained or high-risk patients at required intervals and respond immediately to emergencies.
• Provide first aid, coordinate transport to emergency services, and communicate promptly with physicians.
• Perform specialized procedures, including IV therapy, wound care, chemotherapy support, oxygen therapy, dialysis tasks, catheterization, suctioning, phlebotomy, blood transfusions, and ventilation support as applicable.
• Organize and oversee "Code Blue" team responses.
• Serve as lead nurse during assigned shifts when needed, reviewing care plans and supporting staff.
• Train, orient, and provide feedback to new or lower-level nursing personnel.
• Perform clerical duties such as charting medications, completing incident reports, maintaining controlled substance logs, ordering supplies, and arranging outpatient appointments.
• Participate in education sessions, departmental meetings, and problem-solving teams.
• Support patient advocacy initiatives and maintain adherence to state and institutional healthcare standards.

Qualifications

• Active Ohio Registered Nurse (RN) license per Section 4723.03 of the Ohio Revised Code.
• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience (more required for specialty procedures).
• Experience in one or more of the following is strongly preferred:
  • Acute care
  • Dialysis
  • Mental and behavioral health
  • Corrections or residential care nursing
• Knowledge of state and federal nursing regulations, care planning, and nursing documentation.
• Ability to operate medical equipment (BP cuffs, stethoscopes, EKG machines, etc.).
• Strong assessment, communication, problem-solving, and emergency-response skills.
• Must be able to work shifts, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Must be physically able to meet job demands.
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination and recent tuberculosis test required.

Benefits

• Weekly pay with competitive rates
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Referral bonuses for referring talented professionals into our network
• Flexible schedules and dedicated recruiter support

About ATC Healthcare

ATC Healthcare has been a leader in healthcare staffing for nearly 40 years, offering personalized placement and support to healthcare professionals nationwide. With over 60 locations, we are committed to connecting skilled nurses, therapists, and clinicians with rewarding career opportunities.

Other Duties: Please note this job summary is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may vary by assignment and may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer: ATC Healthcare Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other category protected by Federal, State, or local law.

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