For facilities
Credentialed clinicians, usually within days — not weeks.
Since 2004 we have staffed more than 5,000 facilities with nurses, therapists, allied, pharmacy and imaging professionals. Every clinician is credentialed to Joint Commission standards before day one, and your account manager is reachable 24/7 for active contracts.
Prefer a conversation? Book a 15-minute call with a staffing director.
“They helped us staff 5 urgent roles within 72 hours, without sacrificing credentialing quality.”
Clinical Operations ManagerAcute care hospital, CaliforniaHow it works
Three steps from request to first shift.
Tell us the need
Role, unit, shift, start date and duration. Use the form below, call, or send your req sheet. You'll hear from a staffing director within one business day.
Shortlist in 24–48 hours
Pre-screened, license-verified candidates with pay expectations and availability. You interview only the ones you want.
Credentialed start
Primary-source credentials, health records, background check and competency file delivered before the start date, in the format your surveyors expect.
Why facilities choose UHCS
Built for compliance-first environments.
Joint Commission certified
Health Care Staffing Services certification (2024) audits how we verify licenses, competencies and health records. Your packet matches your own survey standard.
22+ years, one owner
Founded in San Jose in 2004 and still led by the same team. Government partnerships since 2005, FEMA response in 2020.
24/7 account coverage
Dedicated account manager plus an after-hours line for call-offs, replacements and emergencies.
Nationwide reach, local knowledge
Recruiters organised by region and specialty, so candidates already hold the right state license.
Flexible models
Rapid-response travel, per diem pools, contract-to-hire, permanent search, and MSP/VMS participation.
Transparent pricing
Bill rates itemised by pay, stipend and margin. No conversion fees after 13 weeks on contract-to-hire.
Settings we serve
From ICU float pools to school SLP caseloads.
Acute care hospitals
ICU, ER, med/surg, perioperative and women's services coverage, including rapid-response travel contracts.
Skilled nursing & rehabilitation
RN, LPN, PT/PTA, OT/COTA and SLP placements with EMR-ready clinicians.
Home health & hospice
Field clinicians who are licensed, background-checked and comfortable with productivity targets.
Outpatient clinics & pharmacies
Retail and clinical pharmacists, technicians, dental and imaging staff.
Schools & districts
School nurses, SLPs, OTs and PTs on academic-year contracts.
Government & federal
VA, DoD, county and FEMA-aligned staffing with full federal credentialing packets.
Specialties: Nursing · Therapy · Allied Health · Radiology & Imaging · Pharmacy · Behavioral & Mental Health · Federal & Schools · Healthcare IT & Informatics
Credentialing & compliance
What arrives before your clinician does.
- Primary-source license verification (Nursys and state boards)
- Certifications: BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP and specialty credentials
- Background check, OIG/SAM exclusion screening, drug screen
- Immunizations, TB, physical and fit test records
- Skills checklist, competency testing and two clinical references
- Facility-specific modules and EMR readiness
“Their therapists arrive ready to chart in our EMR on day one. That alone saves us a week per hire.”
“Our SLP caseloads were covered before the school year started, which has not happened with any other agency.”
Request staff
Tell us what you need.
Five fields. A staffing director replies within one business day with availability and rates. Urgent need? Call (408) 441-9200 — we answer around the clock for facilities.
Or email [email protected] with your req sheet.
Healthcare staffing for facilities
Frequently asked questions about healthcare staffing and credentialing
Get clear answers about response times, staffing models, clinical settings, credentialing packets, pricing transparency and the support your facility receives after placement. UHCS helps hospitals, schools, clinics and government facilities staff safely and quickly.
How quickly can UHCS fill a request?
A staffing director responds within one business day, a shortlist of pre-screened, license-verified candidates follows within 24 to 48 hours, and most requests receive a credentialed start within 72 hours.
What staffing models do you offer?
We offer rapid-response travel, per diem pools, contract-to-hire, permanent search and MSP/VMS participation. Contract-to-hire carries no conversion fee after 13 weeks.
What settings do you staff?
We staff acute care hospitals, skilled nursing and rehabilitation, home health and hospice, outpatient clinics and pharmacies, private and public school districts, and federal and local government facilities.
What arrives before the clinician does?
Before the start date, you receive primary-source license verification, certifications such as BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP and specialty credentials, background check with OIG/SAM exclusion screening and drug screen, immunization, TB, physical and fit-test records, skills checklist, competency testing, two clinical references, and facility-specific modules and EMR readiness.
How is healthcare staffing pricing structured?
Bill rates are itemized by pay, stipend and margin, so you see exactly what the clinician earns and what we keep. Pay rates are published on every posting.
Is UHCS Joint Commission certified?
Yes. Our Health Care Staffing Services certification, earned in 2024, audits how we verify licenses, competencies and health records, so your packet matches your own survey standard.
What support do we get after the placement starts?
You receive a dedicated account manager during business hours and an after-hours line, (408) 540-3561, seven days a week for call-offs, replacements and emergencies.