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Registered Nurse - NICU (Level III)

📍 Mckinney, texas · · · 36 hrs/week

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Candidate pay rate:$56/hr ≈ $2,016/wk before stipends Quick apply or call (408) 441-9200

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.