Location: Salem, Virginia

Start Date: 08-17-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shift, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM; three 12-hour shifts per week, including 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule

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, specialized care to critically ill and premature infants in our 6-bed NICU
• Perform newborn resuscitation and stabilize infants requiring ventilator support, CPAP, and other advanced interventions
• Administer medications, TPN, lipids, and IV therapies with precision and confidence
• Collaborate with neonatologists and respiratory therapists to deliver seamless, evidence-based care
• Support breastfeeding mothers and families with education and encouragement
• Document care in Meditech and Centricity Perinatal, ensuring accurate and timely records

Qualifications

• Active RN licensure required
• 2+ years of NICU experience
• Current BLS and NRP certifications
• Proven IV insertion skills in preterm and term infants
• Ability to work independently with strong assessment skills and knowledge of declining health in preterm infants
• Experience with ventilator support, CPAP, UVC placement, surfactant administration, needle decompression, chest tube insertion, and NG/OG feedings

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of neonatal critical care and infant development
• Skilled in recognizing early signs of declining health in preterm infants
• Proficient with GE 650 monitors, Medela breast pumps, syringe pumps, IV pumps, and bili-lights
• Comfortable with documentation in Meditech and Centricity Perinatal
• Excellent communication and breastfeeding support skills
• Team player who values AIDET and treats every patient with courtesy and respect

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• Housing stipend to make your travel assignment comfortable
• Travel reimbursement so getting here is easy
• Hospital-provided scrubs so you can pack light
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement
• A supportive team that values you

Travel Perks: Explore Salem, Virginia

When you're not saving tiny lives, explore Salem and the Roanoke Valley. Hike the Appalachian Trail or McAfee Knob, take a scenic drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway, visit the Virginia Museum of Transportation, or head to downtown Roanoke for great food and live music. It's the perfect home base for your travel adventure!

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