Location: Louisville, KY

Start Date: 08-17-2026

Contract Type: Per-Diem

Shift Type: Per Diem, 8-hour shifts

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $48 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 compassionate, high-acuity nursing care to critically ill patients
• Monitor and assess patient conditions, recognizing and responding to changes
• Administer medications, treatments, and interventions per protocols
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to optimize patient outcomes
• Educate patients and families on care plans and discharge needs
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation of patient care

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Kentucky or compact state
• Current BLS certification required
• ACLS certification preferred
• Critical care or ICU experience preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Proficiency in ventilator management and hemodynamic monitoring
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Ability to remain calm and effective in high-pressure situations
• Comfort with electronic health records and documentation

Benefits

• Flexible per diem scheduling that fits your life
• Opportunity to gain diverse ICU experience with a leading health system
• Supportive, collaborative care team that values your expertise
• Professional development and growth opportunities in critical care
• Recognition programs that celebrate your contributions
• A positive, patient-centered work environment

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