Location: Hopewell, Virginia

Start Date: 08-03-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shift, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM, 12-hour shifts; every other weekend and at least one Friday and one Monday per 4-week schedule

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $55 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

• Deliver expert emergency nursing care to a diverse patient population in a fast-paced 22-bed ER
• Perform rapid assessments and critical interventions during cardiac arrests, code strokes, and code sepsis situations
• Place IVs, run EKGs, assist with cardioversion, central line placements, and pacemaker interrogations
• Collaborate with a dedicated team of nurses, techs, and medics to keep patients safe and comfortable
• Set up for sutures and abscess drainage while maintaining a calm, reassuring presence
• Advocate for patient-centered care and maintain professionalism in every interaction

Qualifications

• Active BLS, ACLS, PALS, and CPI certifications required
• At least 2 years of Emergency Department experience
• Strong IV insertion skills for both adult and pediatric patients
• Excellent communication skills and a team-player attitude
• TNCC, trauma experience, and Meditech EMR experience are a plus

Knowledge & Skills

• Confident in managing cardiac arrests, code stroke, and code sepsis protocols
• Skilled in central line placement, cardioversion, pacemaker interrogation, and IV insertion
• Comfortable using Meditech EMR and standard ER equipment like Phillips and GE monitors
• Able to adapt quickly to change while staying focused on patient needs
• Energetic, accountable, and respectful with patients and teammates alike

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend to make your travel assignment comfortable
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage from day one
• 401K retirement savings plan with company match
• Travel reimbursement to get you to your new assignment
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement
• A supportive team that truly values the work you do

Travel Perks: Explore Hopewell, Virginia

When you are not saving lives, explore Hopewell and the surrounding area! Enjoy scenic trails along the James River, step back in time at Petersburg National Battlefield, visit historic downtown Hopewell, or take a short drive to Richmond for incredible dining, museums, and entertainment. There is plenty to discover during your 13-week adventure.

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