Location: Arcata, CA

Start Date: 04-06-2026

End Date: 08-24-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Days not specified, Day shift, 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM (36 hours/week guaranteed)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $63 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 clinical supervision and leadership as the House Supervisor to ensure safe, effective patient care
• Float to Emergency Room, Intensive Care Unit, and Medical-Surgical units to provide coverage and support
• Cover meal-period breaks for unit staff to maintain continuous patient care
• Coordinate patient flow, admissions, and unit staffing issues in collaboration with charge nurses and leadership
• Serve as a clinical resource and escalation point for complex patient care and operational issues
• Communicate clearly with interdisciplinary teams to keep patient care moving smoothly and safely

Qualifications

• Active California RN license required
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
• NRP preferred
• Proof of negative TB screening within 12 months of contract start required
• Experience supervising clinical staff and floating between ER, ICU and Med/Surg preferred
• Strong leadership, communication, and critical-thinking skills

Knowledge & Skills

• Clinical supervision and leadership in acute care settings
• Experience in Emergency Room, ICU, and Medical-Surgical nursing
• Ability to triage, prioritize, and coordinate patient flow
• Comfort floating across units and covering meal-period breaks
• Strong communication and teamwork skills under pressure
• Familiarity with hospital operations and escalation processes

Benefits

• Guaranteed 36 hours per week for predictable scheduling and work-life balance
• Housing resources and guidance (links provided for furnished and temporary options)
• Work alongside a supportive team that values clinical leadership
• Opportunities to float across ER, ICU and Med/Surg — broadening your skillset
• Support for required certifications and compliance documentation
• Local orientation and helpful onboarding to get you settled quickly
• A chance to gain leadership and supervisory experience in a dynamic setting

Travel Perks: Explore Arcata, CA

Arcata and Humboldt County are a nature lover’s dream. Explore the Arcata Marsh & Wildlife Sanctuary, hike among ancient redwoods in nearby state and national parks, or relax on the rugged North Coast beaches (think Trinidad and Clam Beach). Enjoy a vibrant local arts and food scene in Eureka and Arcata, frequent farmers markets, and scenic drives along the Redwood Coast and Avenue of the Giants. Weekend escapes to coastal trails, kayaking, whale watching, and craft breweries make this a rewarding region to live and work in while on assignment.

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