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Explore Top RN Nursing Jobs Across the U.S. with UHC Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we see you the Registered Nurse who holds the unit together, the one who can manage chaos with compassion, and the hero who somehow remembers every medication dose and every family member’s name.

You give everything. Every shift. Every patient. But when was the last time your career paid you back with better pay, more freedom, or a little adventure?

That’s where UHC Staffing steps in.

We connect RNs to high-paying, flexible, and fulfilling nursing jobs across the U.S. — travel, per diem, and permanent.

Today, Uni-Ted is your guide. “Let’s find an RN job that pays well AND lets you live a little!” — Uni-Ted

Top High-Demand RN Specialties for 2026

Below are the RN-only specialties that will dominate hiring in 2026 — with estimated travel pay ranges, your impact, and the best states for pay + lifestyle.

1. Critical Care Nursing (ICU RN / ER RN)

• ICU RN Jobs
• Emergency Room RN Jobs

Travel Pay Range (2026):

• $2,800 – $4,200/week

Why This Specialty Matters:

You’re the first line of defense when seconds count. Acute conditions, trauma cases, rapid stabilization — you thrive where precision meets adrenaline.

Best Travel Locations:

• California: Top pay + ocean days off
• Washington: Great ratios + Level 1 trauma
• Texas: Affordable living + fast onboarding
• North Carolina: Warm climate + great trauma centers

Uni-Ted’s Note:

“ICU & ER nurses don’t panic — they create order out of panic. True magic.”

2. Medical-Surgical Nursing (Med-Surg RN)

• Med-Surg RN Jobs

Travel Pay Range (2026):

• $2,200 – $3,200/week

Why This Specialty Matters:

The backbone of hospital care — diverse patient loads, complex coordination, and a fast path to any specialty.

Best Travel Locations:

• Ohio: High volume + affordable housing
• Arizona: Warm winters + strong med-surg demand
• Colorado: Med-surg with mountain views
• Florida: Year-round sunshine assignments

Uni-Ted’s Note:

“Med-Surg nurses are the Swiss Army Knives of healthcare. Respect.”

3. Telemetry Nursing (Tele RN)

• Telemetry RN Jobs

Travel Pay Range (2026):

• $2,300 – $3,600/week

Why This Specialty Matters:

Advanced monitoring, arrhythmias, cardiac drips — you read rhythms like Spotify playlists.

Best Travel Locations:

• Georgia: High cardiac demand
• California: Premier cardiac units
• Illinois: Major teaching hospitals
• Nevada: Great ratios + no state income tax

Uni-Ted’s Note:

“You understand EKGs better than most people understand relationships.”

4. Emergency Room Nursing (ER RN)

• ER RN Jobs

Travel Pay Range (2026):

• $2,800 – $4,400/week

Why This Specialty Matters:

Fast, intense, unpredictable. You’re the RN who thrives in organized chaos and saves lives with calm efficiency.

Best Travel Locations:

• New York: Big-city trauma
• Oregon: Excellent ER systems
• Texas: High-volume ER contracts
• Virginia: Quality hospitals + affordability

Uni-Ted’s Note:

“ER nurses: the multitaskers EVERYONE secretly wants to be.”

5. Operating Room Nursing (OR RN)

• OR RN Jobs

Travel Pay Range (2026):

• $3,200 – $4,600/week

Why This Specialty Matters:

Precision, sterility, focus — you’re the quiet calm beside the surgeon, making sure every detail is perfect.

Best Travel Locations:

• Oregon: Top-rated surgical centers
• California: High pay + volume
• Arizona: Great work-life balance
• Minnesota: Premier ortho & heart centers

Uni-Ted’s Note:

“In the OR, you’re basically the conductor of the surgical orchestra.”

6. Labor & Delivery (L&D RN)

• Labor & Delivery RN Jobs

Travel Pay Range (2026):

• $2,500 – $4,000/week

Why This Specialty Matters:

You help bring life into the world — with compassion, strength, and world-class midwifery skills.

Best Travel Locations:

• Colorado: High L&D demand
• California: Excellent maternal programs
• Utah: Family-friendly + outdoor adventures
• North Carolina: Growing maternity services

Uni-Ted’s Note:

“You literally deliver miracles. That deserves the best assignments.”

7. PACU / Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU RN)

• PACU RN Jobs

Travel Pay Range (2026):

• $2,600 – $3,900/week

Why This Specialty Matters:

You’re the guardian angel when patients wake up from surgery — stable, calming, and clinically sharp.

Best Travel Locations:

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Uni-Ted’s Note:

“PACU nurses soothe patients AND surgeons. True diplomacy.”

Why RNs Choose UHC Staffing: The 5 Things We Deliver Better Than Anyone

1. The Pay You Deserve as an RN

• Top weekly travel rates
• Bonuses + referrals
• 401(k)
• Full medical benefits

Your care has value. We make sure you're paid accordingly.

2. Control Over Your Schedule

Choose:

• Travel
• Per diem
• Contract
• Full-time/permanent

We work around YOUR life — not the other way around.

3. Actual Career Growth

Advance with:

• ICU, ER, OR certifications
• CEU assistance
• Leadership tracks
• Travel RN specialization

4. Recruiters Who Understand RNs

At UHC Staffing, every RN gets:

• A dedicated recruiter
• Transparent communication
• Real support, not ghosting

5. Workplaces That Value You

We partner with hospitals that prioritize:

• Safe staffing
• Respect
• Teamwork
• Quality care

When you love the facility, everything else becomes easier.

Take the Next Step in Your Nursing Career

Join United Health Care Staffing today and explore nursing opportunities that match your skills, goals, and lifestyle.