Location: Kansas City, Missouri

Start Date: 09-14-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

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

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 orthopedic and trauma patients on our 23-bed unit
• Monitor telemetry and assess patients recovering from knee, hip, and shoulder replacements
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to create individualized care plans for complex trauma and neuro overflow cases
• Educate patients and families on post-operative recovery, mobility, and discharge planning
• Document accurately in Meditech and participate in bedside shift report and hourly rounding to enhance patient experience
• Float to other MedSurg units as needed, supporting the broader team

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Missouri or compact state - we can help with licensing if needed!
• BLS certification from AHA or equivalent
• At least 1 year of nursing experience, with orthopedic or telemetry experience a big plus
• NIH Stroke Scale certification is preferred, but we're happy to see your willingness to learn
• Strong critical thinking and adaptability in a fast-paced Level 1 Trauma Center

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficient with Meditech electronic health records
• Skilled in telemetry monitoring and interpretation
• Knowledge of orthopedic and trauma nursing best practices
• Familiarity with bedside shift report and hourly rounding protocols
• Awareness of NIH Stroke Scale assessments

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend to make your stay comfortable
• Weekly pay with direct deposit so you can focus on your patients
• Travel reimbursement to get you to your next adventure
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage from day one
• 401K retirement savings plan with company match
• Referral bonus program for bringing your friends along

Travel Perks: Explore Kansas City, Missouri

When you're off, dive into Kansas City's vibrant food scene - try world-famous BBQ at Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que or Q39. Catch a Chiefs game at Arrowhead Stadium or a Royals game at Kauffman Stadium. Explore the Crossroads Arts District with its galleries and street art, tour the National World War I Museum, and stroll the beautiful Country Club Plaza. There's always something to do in this lively, friendly city!

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