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Registered Nurse - ICU

📍 Arlington, texas · · · 36 hrs/week

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Candidate pay rate:$46/hr ≈ $1,656/wk before stipends Quick apply or call (408) 441-9200

Job description

Registered Nurse - ICU

Location: Arlington, TX

Start Date: 08-18-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM, rotating weekends (3 shifts/week, 36 guaranteed hours)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $46 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 exceptional nursing care to critically ill patients in our 12-bed ICU, utilizing advanced technology and evidence-based practices
  • Monitor patient vital signs, interpret cardiac rhythms, and respond quickly to changes in condition
  • Administer medications, assist with central line placement, and support bedside procedures such as thoracentesis and intubations
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans
  • Educate patients and their families about conditions and treatment plans, ensuring comfort and understanding

Qualifications

  • Active RN license in Texas (compact accepted) - temporary licenses are not accepted
  • Minimum of 2 years of ICU experience, with MICU/MSICU experience preferred
  • Current BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association
  • CCRN certification is preferred
  • Experience with Meditech documentation system is preferred

Knowledge & Skills

  • Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
  • Proficiency with ICU equipment including ventilators, NXStage, and Arctic Sun
  • Knowledge of cardiac monitoring and hemodynamic support
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
  • Ability to float to other units as needed

Benefits

  • Housing stipend to help with your living expenses
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401K retirement savings plan
  • Paid time off to recharge
  • Travel reimbursement for your assignment
  • Referral bonus program

Travel Perks: Explore Arlington, TX

During your time off, explore Arlington's top attractions like Six Flags Over Texas, AT&T Stadium (home of the Dallas Cowboys), and Globe Life Field. Enjoy a thriving food scene, shopping at The Parks Mall, and easy access to Dallas and Fort Worth for museums, nightlife, and more.

Apply Now

Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - ICU? Let's get you moving forward!

Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.

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Why UHCS

Weekly or bi-weekly pay, medical/dental/vision, a SIMPLE IRA with employer contribution, tests paid on qualifying assignments with payroll deduction available, and one recruiter who stays with you for the whole assignment — reachable after hours. Every placement is credentialed to Joint Commission standards, so your packet is accepted the first time.