Location: Ludlow, Massachusetts

Start Date: 08-19-2026

Contract Type: Per-Diem

Shift Type: 12.5-hour shifts; per diem schedule varies by shift availability

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $53 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, high-quality nursing care to Med/Surg patients
• Assess, monitor, and document patient conditions, vital signs, and progress
• Administer medications, IV therapies, and treatments as ordered
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and the care team to create effective care plans
• Educate patients and families about conditions, treatments, and discharge instructions
• Respond quickly to changes in patient status and escalate concerns appropriately

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Massachusetts
• Current BLS certification (CPR) required
• Previous Med/Surg or acute care experience preferred
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing patient needs

Knowledge & Skills

• Medical-surgical nursing best practices
• Patient assessment and care planning
• Medication administration and IV therapy
• Effective communication with patients, families, and team members
• Electronic health record documentation

Benefits

• Flexible per diem scheduling to fit your life
• Supportive, collaborative care team
• Opportunity to work at Encompass Health
• Professional development and cross-training opportunities
• Referral bonus program
• Meaningful work at a growing rehabilitation hospital

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