Location: State College, PA

Start Date: 12-10-2025

End Date: 03-11-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Day)

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $49 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 professional nursing care and perform focused nursing assessments for pulmonary patients
• Administer medications and treatments safely and document all care accurately
• Assist providers during exams and procedures and support diagnostic workflows
• Educate patients and families on pulmonary conditions, medications, and self-care plans
• Respond calmly and effectively in emergency situations and implement appropriate interventions
• Maintain meticulous documentation using office procedures, ICD-10 and CPT coding awareness
• Participate as a collaborative member of the healthcare team to coordinate patient care

Qualifications

• Pennsylvania Registered Nurse license (required)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from American Heart Association
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• One year of nursing experience preferred (high-volume clinic experience a plus)
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform patient transfers as needed
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced clinic and willing to travel to other offices

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (diploma, ADN or BSN)

Knowledge & Skills

• Patient care and clinical nursing skills specific to outpatient/pulmonary settings
• Medication administration and monitoring for therapeutic effect
• Nursing assessment and patient education techniques
• Documentation and charting best practices
• Infection control and standard precautions
• Emergency response and basic life support
• Familiarity with medical terminology, ICD-10 and CPT coding
• Office procedures and high-volume clinic workflows

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy and focused on patients
• Supportive team culture where your clinical judgment and compassion are valued
• Professional development and continuing education support to grow your pulmonary skills
• Licensure assistance and resources to help maintain certifications like BLS
• Paid time off to recharge and maintain work-life balance
• Flexible scheduling and occasional options to accommodate personal needs
• Travel-friendly assignment with local office support and coordination
• A meaningful role in a high-impact clinic where you’ll make a visible difference

Travel Perks: Explore State College, PA

State College is a lively college town anchored by Penn State—think scenic campus walks, the Penn State Arboretum, and the iconic Beaver Stadium. Outdoor lovers will enjoy hiking Mount Nittany and exploring Rothrock State Forest or Bald Eagle State Park for boating and trails. Downtown offers cozy cafes, local breweries, farmers markets and a friendly arts scene. Quick weekend escapes include Hershey’s attractions or a longer trip to Pittsburgh for museums and city life.

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