Location: Moab, UT

Start Date: 12-22-2025

End Date: 03-23-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour night shifts, 7 on/7 off, 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM (Night) — shift changes at 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $63 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 direct and indirect patient care across the med-surg population, from post-partum neonates to geriatrics
• Assess and monitor patients with varying acuities, responding quickly to changes in condition
• Administer medications and treatments safely and document care accurately in the medical record
• Implement infection control and patient safety best practices on every shift
• Coordinate care with physicians, therapists, and interdisciplinary team members to optimize outcomes
• Educate patients and families about conditions, treatments, and discharge plans with clarity and empathy
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and help maintain a high standard of clinical care
• Cross-train in Emergency Department and PACU as opportunities arise to broaden skills and coverage
• Mentor and support colleagues by sharing knowledge and fostering a collaborative environment

Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered Utah RN license or compact state RN license
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Preferred: 1–2 years of medical-surgical nursing experience
• Current BLS certification required; ACLS and PALS current or ability to obtain within one year
• Willingness to earn NRP certification and provide care appropriate to that certification within one year
• Able to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check
• Dependable, flexible, emotionally mature, and able to manage stressful situations calmly
• Strong oral, written, and listening communication skills and ability to protect patient confidentiality

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Knowledge & Skills

• Infection control principles and patient safety techniques
• Strong critical thinking and clinical decision-making in rapidly changing situations
• Experience with medical-surgical patient care, including high-acuity and rehabilitative needs
• Comfort caring for a wide age range from neonates to seniors
• Familiarity with infusion therapy, wound care, and postpartum care (or interest to cross-train)
• Clear, professional communication and excellent customer-service skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a rural care team

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• Mental health coverage that supports your whole household
• Retirement savings through a 403(b) plan to help you plan for the future
• Paid time off so you can recharge and enjoy the red rocks
• A collaborative, supportive team that values YOU and your contributions
• Professional growth opportunities including continuing education, trainings, and cross‑training
• Flexible scheduling options (7 on/7 off or 6x12 patterns) to support work-life balance
• Licensure support and assistance navigating compact state requirements
• A drug-free workplace with a clear pre-employment screening process and supportive onboarding

Travel Perks: Explore Moab, UT

Moab is an outdoor playground: explore Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, paddle or fish on the Colorado River, or hit world-class mountain biking and rock-climbing trails. Seasonal adventures include jeep tours, canyoneering, hiking in red‑rock landscapes, and skiing or scenic drives in the La Sal Mountains. A vibrant small-town scene of restaurants, microbreweries, galleries, and community events makes weekends memorable.

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