Job description
Registered Nurse - NICU (Level III)
Location: McKinney, TX
Start Date: 09-14-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Weekend shifts, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Hours per Week: 36
Candidate Pay Rate: $56 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, expert care to critically ill newborns in a Level III NICU
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans
- Attend deliveries, including C-sections, to provide immediate neonatal resuscitation and stabilization
- Monitor and operate specialized equipment such as BCPAP and HFNC
- Document patient progress accurately using Meditech
- Support and educate families during a stressful and vulnerable time
Qualifications
- Active TX RN License (temporary licenses not accepted)
- 2+ years of hospital/specialty experience
- Level III NICU experience
- BLS and NRP certifications
- Able to attend deliveries including C-sections
- Team player with strong communication skills
- Experience with Meditech preferred
Knowledge & Skills
- Neonatal assessment and critical care
- Medication administration and dosing for neonates
- Respiratory support including BCPAP and HFNC
- Family-centered care and education
- Electronic health records (Meditech)
- Rapid response and resuscitation
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401K retirement savings plan
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off to recharge
- Travel reimbursement
- Licensure assistance & reimbursement
- Referral bonus program
- A supportive team that values YOU
Travel Perks: Explore McKinney, TX
Explore historic downtown McKinney with its unique shops and eateries, enjoy outdoor fun at Towne Lake Recreation Area or Erwin Park, and take a short drive to Dallas for world-class museums, dining, and entertainment.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - NICU (Level III)? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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Why UHCS
Weekly or bi-weekly pay, medical/dental/vision, a SIMPLE IRA with employer contribution, tests paid on qualifying assignments with payroll deduction available, and one recruiter who stays with you for the whole assignment — reachable after hours. Every placement is credentialed to Joint Commission standards, so your packet is accepted the first time.