Location: Sacramento, CA

Start Date: 05-27-2026

End Date: 08-26-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour day shifts, 05:45 AM - 05:45 PM, schedule varies (includes weekdays and every other weekend), self-scheduled with schedules released 4 weeks in advance

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $88 per hour

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 expert, high-acuity cardiovascular surgical ICU nursing care for pre and fresh post-op CABG patients and other complex cardiac cases
• Manage ventilated patients, interpret telemetry and EKG strips, and titrate critical drips safely
• Operate and monitor CRRT (Next Stage), Swan monitoring, IABP, and support TAVR/Impella cases as needed
• Collaborate with hospitalists or intensivists, respiratory therapy, and pharmacy to coordinate 24/7 acute care
• Perform bedside report and maintain clear, accurate documentation in Cerner
• Float to other Sacramento facilities as needed while maintaining continuity of care
• Act as charge nurse when assigned: coordinate break relief and unit flow while supporting bedside care

Qualifications

• Active RN license appropriate for practice in California
• Minimum 2 full years experience in CVICU and at least 1 prior travel assignment required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications and NIHSS certification
• Strong telemetry and EKG interpretation skills
• Charge nurse experience preferred; ability to step into charge responsibilities when assigned
• Must provide 2 supervisor references at submittal (one within 12 months, one within 3 years)
• Candidates may not have been directly employed by any CommonSpirit facility (including CHI/Dignity) within the past year; PRN through outside firms may be considered
• Prior to signing contract, must complete the DYS exam through UNA within 24-48 hours and achieve required score (two attempts allowed); failure on second attempt results in DNU for CommonSpirit AZ and Sac

Education

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license required
• BSN preferred but not required

Knowledge & Skills

• High-acuity cardiac critical care skills including CABG recovery protocols and extubation goals
• Experience with ventilator management and reading/acting on arterial/central monitoring
• Proficiency with CRRT (Next Stage) and continuous hemodynamic monitoring including Swan
• Familiarity with IABP, Impella, and TAVR patient care pathways
• Cerner EMR experience for charting and unit communication
• Strong clinical judgment, proactive communication, and ability to ask for help when needed

Benefits

• Supportive team environment that values your expertise and growth
• Flexible self-scheduling options and access to extra shifts for added availability
• Licensure assistance and support navigating facility-specific requirements
• Paid orientation with a dedicated preceptor to get you onboarded quickly
• Access to 24/7 respiratory therapy and pharmacy support on-site
• Opportunities to build high-acuity CVICU skills like CRRT, Swan monitoring, and post-CABG care
• Professional development opportunities and experience working with advanced cardiac technologies
• Friendly unit culture with clear expectations and resources for success

Travel Perks: Explore Sacramento, CA

Explore Sacramento in your downtime: stroll Old Sacramento and its riverfront, visit the California State Railroad Museum and the State Capitol grounds, bike or kayak along the American River Parkway, enjoy Midtown dining and farm-to-fork restaurants, or take a weekend trip to nearby wine regions or the Sierra Nevada for hiking and lakes. Plenty of parks, museums, and easy day-trip options make this a great place to recharge between shifts.

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