Location: Pendleton, OR

Start Date: 04-27-2026

End Date: 07-27-2026

Shift Type: Night shifts, 12-hour block schedule, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM; block scheduling with shift trades allowed; rotating nights that include every-other-weekend coverage and holiday rotation (1 major, 1 minor)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $73 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 safe, evidence-based labor and delivery care for mothers and newborns in a busy L&D/PP/MB unit
• Monitor fetal status using FE Centricity Perinatal and interpret central fetal strips to inform care
• Administer and titrate common obstetric drips (Pitocin, insulin drips, magnesium sulfate) per protocol
• Manage routine and intermediate newborn nursery care and assist with stabilization/transfer when needed
• Collaborate with CNAs, unit secretaries, charge nurses and on-call OBs to coordinate patient care
• Document thoroughly and accurately in MEDITECH to ensure continuity and quality of care
• Serve as a reliable team member who can independently manage assignments and back up colleagues
• Participate in unit orientation and preceptor activities to support new staff integration

Qualifications

• Current RN license in Oregon or eligible to apply for the Oregon 90-Day Emergency License
• BLS and NRP certifications required
• Minimum ~2 years clinical nursing experience (preferably in L&D/PP/newborn care)
• Demonstrated ability to titrate drips and manage obstetric medications safely
• Comfortable working independently across L&D, postpartum, routine and intermediate newborn nursery
• Willingness to float to other units and be a flexible team player

Education

• Active RN license (Associate Degree or Nursing Diploma acceptable) — BSN preferred but not required

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong fetal electronic monitoring skills and familiarity with FE Centricity Perinatal
• Proficient with MEDITECH charting system
• Experience with ventilator stabilization/transfer and Bubble CPAP basics
• Knowledge of AWHONN guidelines and best practices for maternal-newborn care
• Telemetry awareness for maternal cardiac read (with ICU support as needed)
• Excellent prioritization, multitasking and communication skills in dynamic settings

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement — Oregon 90-day emergency license supported
• Generous paid time off so you can recharge between shifts
• Paid orientation so you feel confident and supported from day one
• 401(k) retirement savings plan and optional enrollment to plan for the future
• Life insurance and disability coverage options for peace of mind
• Travel reimbursement and housing support resources for contract clinicians
• A collaborative team that values your skills and work-life balance

Travel Perks: Explore Pendleton, OR

Explore Pendleton’s western charm and outdoor playgrounds on your off time. Catch local culture at the Pendleton Round‑Up and visit the Pendleton Woolen Mills for iconic souvenirs. Hike or scenic-drive into the nearby Blue Mountains and Umatilla National Forest for waterfalls, trails and wildlife viewing. Discover regional history at the Tamástslikt Cultural Institute, or take a short drive to the Columbia River for fishing, boating and scenic views. Coffee shops, local restaurants and small‑town events make weekends relaxed and easy.

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