Location: Joplin, Missouri

Start Date: 08-22-2026

Contract Type: Per-Diem

Shift Type: Per diem, flexible 12.5-hour Med/Surg shifts, day/night rotations as assigned

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $48 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, patient-centered care to medical-surgical patients
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans
• Administer medications, treatments, and IV therapies safely
• Monitor patient vitals, symptoms, and progress, reporting changes promptly
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatments, and discharge instructions
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic health record

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri or compact state
• Current BLS certification (AHA preferred)
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Previous Med/Surg nursing experience preferred
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of medical-surgical nursing standards and best practices
• Patient assessment, monitoring, and care planning
• Medication administration and IV therapy
• Electronic health records (EHR) documentation
• Interdisciplinary collaboration and patient education
• Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Flexible per diem scheduling to fit your lifestyle
• Opportunity to work varied Med/Surg cases and expand your skills
• Supportive, collaborative healthcare team
• Access to professional development resources
• Ability to balance work with personal commitments
• A rewarding environment where your contributions are valued

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