Location: Joplin, Missouri

Start Date: 08-27-2026

Contract Type: Per-Diem

Shift Type: As needed, 12.5-hour shifts (day/night rotations based on facility needs)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $47 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 high-quality, compassionate nursing care to Medical/Surgical patients
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and monitor vital signs
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to develop and adjust care plans
• Educate patients and families on conditions, treatments, and discharge instructions
• Respond quickly to changes in patient condition and escalate concerns as needed
• Document patient care accurately and timely in the electronic health record

Qualifications

• Current Missouri RN license in good standing
• BLS certification required (American Heart Association)
• Previous Med/Surg nursing experience strongly preferred
• Ability to work 12.5-hour shifts in a fast-paced environment
• Strong critical thinking, prioritization, and communication skills

Knowledge & Skills

• Patient assessment and monitoring
• Medication administration and IV therapy
• Electronic health record (EHR) documentation
• Wound care and patient education
• Team collaboration and interdisciplinary communication
• Adaptability to changing patient acuity and census

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling to fit your lifestyle
• Opportunity to pick up shifts that work for you
• Gain diverse Med/Surg nursing experience
• Supportive and collaborative clinical team
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Rewarding work-life balance

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