Location: Boston, Massachusetts

Start Date: 08-13-2026

Contract Type: Per-Diem

Shift Type: Flexible per diem shifts, 12-hour shifts

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $66 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 nursing care to critically ill pediatric patients
• Monitor patient vital signs and assess changes in condition
• Collaborate with physicians and the multidisciplinary care team to develop and adjust care plans
• Administer medications, IV therapies, and treatments safely and accurately
• Educate and support families through complex medical situations
• Document patient care thoroughly and maintain accurate medical records
• Respond quickly and effectively to pediatric emergencies

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Massachusetts
• Current BLS certification required
• PALS certification strongly preferred
• PICU or critical care nursing experience is a plus
• Strong assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, compassionate environment

Knowledge & Skills

• In-depth knowledge of pediatric assessment and critical care protocols
• Proficiency with IV therapy, medication administration, and ventilators
• Strong electronic health record (EHR) documentation skills
• Excellent communication and family-centered care skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Quick decision-making and crisis management abilities

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling to fit your lifestyle
• Opportunity to expand your critical care skills in a pediatric ICU
• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• Referral bonus program
• Access to UHC resources and career development
• The chance to make a real difference in children's lives

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