Location: Kansas City, Missouri

Start Date: 09-14-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Three 12-hour shifts, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM, including 3 weekend shifts per schedule period

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 exceptional nursing care to ortho/trauma patients, including post-operative knee, hip, and shoulder replacement cases
• Assess and monitor trauma patients, using telemetry and careful observation to catch changes early
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to create and update patient care plans
• Perform bedside shift reports and hourly rounding to keep patients informed and engaged
• Document accurately in Meditech and coordinate with unit secretaries and patient care techs for smooth unit operations
• Float to other MedSurg level of care units as needed, bringing your skills and flexibility wherever needed

Qualifications

• Active RN license (Missouri or compact) required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience
• Ortho experience and telemetry skills are highly valued
• NIH certification is helpful for the neuro overflow patients
• Comfortable working in a Level 1 Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong ortho/trauma nursing skills, including traction and fixator equipment
• Knowledge of post-op care for joint replacements and trauma patients
• Telemetry monitoring and NIH Stroke Scale knowledge
• Proficiency with Meditech documentation
• Excellent critical thinking, prioritization, and patient communication abilities

Benefits

• Housing stipend to help with your travel housing
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401K retirement savings plan
• Paid Time Off to recharge
• Travel reimbursement
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement
• Referral bonus program
• A supportive team that values YOU

Travel Perks: Explore Kansas City, Missouri

Kansas City is famous for its jazz scene, incredible barbecue, and vibrant arts district. Spend your days off exploring the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, catching a Chiefs or Royals game, or strolling through the Crossroads Arts District. If you love the outdoors, nearby parks and trails along the Missouri River are perfect for hiking, biking, and relaxing.

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