Location: Silver Spring, MD

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Per diem / Open (variable shifts), times vary; days, evenings, nights and weekends as needed

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, skilled nursing care to patients in home care and hospice settings
• Perform assessments, administer medications, and document patient status accurately
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support holistic patient and family needs
• Educate patients and families about care plans, symptom management, and safety
• Complete required skills checklists and maintain up-to-date certifications
• Adhere to infection control, safety protocols, and all Trinity verification requirements
• Maintain clear, timely documentation and communicate changes in patient condition

Qualifications

• Active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license (must be verifiable)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
• Ability to pass Trinity Skills Checklist and license/certificate verification
• Up-to-date health requirements: Fit Test; 2-step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot)
• Required immunizations/screens: MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella, Tdap, COVID-19 vaccine, Influenza vaccine
• Clean Trinity 10 panel drug screen and completed physical/health statement
• Experience in home care or hospice settings is a strong plus
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel locally for patient visits

Education

• Completion of an accredited practical nursing (LPN/Vocational Nursing) program and active LPN licensure

Knowledge & Skills

• Proven clinical skills in medication administration, wound care, and patient assessment
• Comfort working independently in patient homes with strong critical thinking
• Compassionate communication with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams
• Time management and documentation skills to keep accurate, timely records
• Familiarity with hospice principles and home care best practices
• Ability to follow infection control practices and complete required health screenings

Benefits

• Flexible per diem scheduling so you can pick shifts that fit your life
• Supportive team environment where your skills and compassion matter
• Licensure assistance and certificate verification support to make onboarding smooth
• Opportunities to work in meaningful home care and hospice settings with patient-centered focus
• Access to training and professional development opportunities
• Clean background and health-screening support to help you get started quickly
• A role that offers work-life balance—take the shifts you want, skip the rest
• Connection to a respected health system and chances to grow your clinical experience

Travel Perks: Explore Silver Spring, MD

Explore Silver Spring's vibrant downtown with its arts and dining scene, catch a film or event at the AFI Silver Theatre, enjoy strolls and trails at Sligo Creek Park and nearby Rock Creek Park, and visit museums and monuments just a short Metro ride away in Washington, D.C. Weekend trips to Baltimore's Inner Harbor or Annapolis for waterfront dining and history are easy and fun.

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