Location: Roanoke, VA

Start Date: 04-20-2026

End Date: 07-20-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shifts (12-hour), 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM; includes 4 weekend shifts per schedule; night

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $53 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

• Assess and triage emergency patients quickly and accurately, prioritizing life-threatening needs
• Provide critical care to high- and low-acuity ED patients with confidence and compassion
• Administer medications and manage IV therapy safely according to protocols
• Perform and interpret labs and communicate results to the team to drive timely care
• Document patient care thoroughly in the Meditech EMR to ensure continuity and safety
• Collaborate with physicians, EMTs, and support staff to deliver coordinated emergency care
• Operate and troubleshoot unit equipment (GE systems) as part of patient management

Qualifications

• Active RN licensure (state-specific requirements apply)
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience (experience: 2)
• Required certifications: ACLS, PALS, BLS, TNCC
• ED nursing experience and ability to care for critically ill patients (must-have)
• Familiarity with Meditech EMR and GE equipment preferred
• Ability to work independently and as part of a fast-paced emergency department team

Knowledge & Skills

• Emergency nursing and critical care patient management
• Patient assessment, triage, and rapid decision-making
• Medication administration and IV/infusion management
• Lab ordering and result interpretation in the ED setting
• Meditech EMR documentation and workflows
• Experience with GE monitoring/equipment in acute care

Benefits

• Generous travel nurse support including housing assistance and travel reimbursement
• Medical, dental & vision coverage options to keep you healthy
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to make state paperwork easier
• Paid time off so you can recharge between shifts
• 401(k) retirement savings plan and life insurance options
• A supportive team that values your expertise and treats you like family
• Referral bonus program — share the love and get rewarded
• Professional development opportunities & training (Meditech onboarding included)

Travel Perks: Explore Roanoke, VA

Roanoke is a great base for outdoor and cultural adventures. Explore scenic drives along the Blue Ridge Parkway, hike Mill Mountain to see the iconic Roanoke Star, visit the Taubman Museum of Art and downtown breweries, or take a short trip to nearby lakes and trailheads for weekend outdoor fun.

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