Job description
Registered Nurse - NICU
Start Date: 11-16-2026
End Date: 02-08-2027
Contract Type: Contract
Hours per Week: 36
Candidate Pay Rate: $60.20 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.
Education
- Common diagnoses/Types of patients: PPHN, prematurity (25-34 weeks), Hypoglycemia, a lot of respiratory support (cardiac and surgical cases are transferred out)
- Partner with Texas Childrens- may do phone consult and determine if they can maintain baby here
- Experience or 'Must have' skills: Minimum of 2 years of Level III or IV NICU experience. Must be proficient with the following: NC, HFNC, BCPAP, vents, chest tubes, UVC, UAC, ELBW infants.
- Delivery experience highly preferred
- Are RNs required to titrate drips? no
- Common titratable &/or set rate drips: n/a
- Charge Nurse/House Supervisor? Does the charge nurse take an assignment? Charge nurse available but always takes an assignment
- Are there nurse aids on this unit/Ratios no
- Neonatologist in house 24/7? Neonatology provider in house 24/7
- RT Equipment: bubble cpap, high flow NC, vents, NIPPV
- Is there tele on this unit? Monitor Techs? RNs read strips? no
- Shifts & Scheduling: 12 hours, Self-scheduling is utilized but not finalized until balanced by manager. Schedule done 6 weeks at a time & unit works with schedule requests
- Weekend Requirements: Every other weekend
- Holiday Requirements: Rotating with core staff
- Is there call or a standby requirement? No
- Floating Requirements: May flex to Resource nurse to provide assistance to Mother Baby staff- assist with circumcisions, draw labs, complete CCHD, car seat studies, assist with deliveries and admissions. If needed may take a neonatal assignment of up to 6 infants. First to Float between College Station and Bryan campus (16 minutes apart) as needed.
- Scrub Color/Dress Code: Navy - undershirts must be navy. Scrub jackets are optional, must be navy.
- Unit/Departments specific orientation: 1-2 day shifts + 1-2 night shift
- Specialty: NICU
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - NICU? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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.