Location: San Antonio, TX

Start Date: 12-12-2025

End Date: 03-13-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Friday-Sunday, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM NOC (Weekend night shifts; 12-hour nights — schedule may be listed as 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM in some entries)

Hours per Week: 38

Candidate Pay Rate: $49 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 high-quality critical care to adult ICU patients, making timely, patient-focused decisions
• Initiate, titrate and monitor vasopressors and other advanced hemodynamic therapies
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and intervene to prevent complications
• Document care accurately and efficiently in Meditech to ensure continuity and safety
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and ancillary staff for coordinated patient plans
• Support and educate patients and their families during stressful ICU stays with compassion
• Adhere to ACLS/BLS protocols and maintain required certifications during clinical care
• Float to other units as needed and adapt quickly to changing patient care environments

Qualifications

• Active Texas RN license required (temporary licenses not accepted)
• Minimum 2 years of ICU or critical care nursing experience
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications
• NIH certification required
• Experience managing vasopressors and caring for high-acuity patients
• Meditech experience preferred
• Reliable attendance and professionalism for consistent weekend coverage

Education

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN, BSN or diploma) — active RN licensure required

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong critical care knowledge including hemodynamics and ventilator basics
• Comfortable titrating vasopressors and responding to acute changes
• Proficiency with Meditech documentation systems
• Solid cardiac monitoring and ACLS-driven decision making
• Excellent communication and teamwork in high-stress settings
• Ability to prioritize in 1:2 ICU patient ratio environments

Benefits

• Thoughtful scheduling that respects your life outside of work
• Housing support and travel assistance for contract team members
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Medical, dental and vision options to keep you and your family healthy
• Continuing education and certification support to grow your career
• Paid time off so you can recharge between assignments
• A referral program to reward you for bringing great people on board
• A collaborative, supportive ICU team that values your expertise

Travel Perks: Explore San Antonio, TX

San Antonio is a delightful mix of history and modern fun. Explore the iconic Alamo and stroll the beautiful River Walk with riverside dining and live music. Check out The Pearl for trendy shops, farmers markets and great eats. Take a short drive to the Texas Hill Country for wineries and scenic hikes, or visit the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park for history and green space. Family-friendly attractions include SeaWorld and the San Antonio Zoo. Add mouthwatering Tex-Mex cuisine, lively festivals, and easy weekend trips to Austin or Fredericksburg — plenty to do when you’re off shift!

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