Job description
Registered Nurse - ICU
Location: Overland Park, Kansas
Start Date: 09-21-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Self-scheduling, 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM; every 3rd weekend
Hours per Week: 36
Candidate Pay Rate: $54 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 ICU patients
- Monitor and assess patient status using GE monitors and Alaris pumps
- Administer medications and assist with procedures such as cardioversions and bronchoscopies
- Support advanced therapies including CRRT and Impella
- Document patient care accurately in MediTech
- Collaborate with charge nurses, unit secretaries, and the interdisciplinary team to ensure excellent outcomes
- Float to telemetry as needed to support patient care
Qualifications
- Active RN license in Kansas or compact state
- Minimum 1 year of critical care experience
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications
- Strong communication skills and adaptability to change
- Neuro and trauma experience preferred, but not required
Knowledge & Skills
- Critical care assessment and monitoring
- Proficiency with cardiac drips, ventilator management, CRRT, and Impella
- Knowledge of MediTech documentation
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent problem-solving and adaptability
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401K retirement savings plan
- Paid Time Off to recharge
- Referral bonus program
- A supportive team that values YOU
Travel Perks: Explore Overland Park, Kansas
Overland Park is a thriving Kansas City suburb with tree-lined trails, scenic parks, and top-rated dining and shopping. When you are not at work, enjoy the Overland Park Arboretum, catch a Chiefs or Royals game in nearby Kansas City, or explore the vibrant arts and BBQ scene that makes this area a Midwest favorite.
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.