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Registered Nurse - Medical-Surgical ICU – UHC Staffing

Registered Nurse - Medical-Surgical ICU

Start Date: 10-26-2026

End Date: 01-25-2027

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $65.80 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.

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  • # of Beds: 34
  • Nurse:Patient Ratios: 1:1-2 ICU, PCU 1:4-5 and MS 1:5-6
  • Common diagnoses/Types of patients: Adults and Peds >15 years old, Neuro surgery (initiating neuro interventionalist with thrombectomy program) - not required exp., Respiratory failure, ARDS, MODS, sepsis, stroke, cardiogenic shock (impella, balloon pump - not required exp.), renal failure (CRRT) - not required exp., general surgery, psych/OD, GI bleeds, cancer specific surgeries - esophagectomy, internal chemo administration, CVPs, Alines, Swans, EV-1000, ICP monitoring- all can train real time, Zoll -Thermoguard for hypothermia protocol, Bell Mont rapid transfuser
  • Are RNs required to titrate drips?: Yes
  • Common titratable &/or set rate drips: Vasopressors, paralytics, narcotics, sedation, antiarrhythmics
  • Is there a Charge Nurse on each shift? Does the charge nurse take an assignment?: Yes- will attend RRTs and Codes
  • Are there nurse aids/patient care techs on this unit? Ratios? Duties?: Yes- 1:18
  • RT Equipment (Vents, Cpap, Bi Pap, High Flow, etc.) Are RNs required to do anything with these besides trouble shoot?: Nasal cannula to vents
  • Are there Tele/Monitor Techs on this unit? Are RNs required to read their own strips? What brand are the tele monitors?: No techs- Draeger heart monitoring with centralized telemetry monitoring. RNs need to be able to read and interpret.
  • Shifts & Scheduling (Do you allow self-scheduling? Block scheduling?): 0630-1830, 1830-0630 // manager will make schedule based on unit needs
  • Weekend Requirements: Every other- Holiday Requirements: 2 out of 3 major holidays or Every other or as needed for based on unit needs
  • Floating Requirements: Will float to all inpatient units, excluding Maternity/NICU
  • Scrub Color/Dress Code: Navy Blue
  • How many shifts of unit/department specific orientation?: 2 shifts
  • Additional Notes: Fast paced unit with volume flexes due to being primary tertiary hospital for the system. Attributes that will make a nurse successful on this unit are the ability ask questions, a positive attitude, willingness to help others, critical thinking skills, personable, and positive attitude. Have a team environment meant to foster high quality care and work with attendings and student providers (fellows, residents) to collaborate on care.

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

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