Location: Salmon, ID

Start Date: 08-10-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Thursday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $63 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 direct patient care across the perioperative continuum, from pre-op through PACU, for neonate to geriatric populations
• Act as a patient advocate, ensuring safety and comfort throughout the surgical experience
• Collaborate closely with surgeons and anesthesia providers to deliver seamless care
• Prepare and maintain the operating room, ensuring all equipment and supplies are ready for each procedure
• Perform accurate patient assessments, document clearly, and communicate effectively with the surgical team
• Contribute to performance improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes

Qualifications

• Active Idaho or compact state RN license required upon hire
• Must be able to use high-level reasoning to assess patients and adjust care plans as needed
• Basic computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Windows
• Multiple years of surgical experience preferred but not required
• Willingness to take call for emergency surgical services on a routine basis

Education

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with an Associates, Diploma, or BSN Degree

Knowledge & Skills

• Patient assessment and perioperative nursing
• Surgical asepsis and medication administration
• Communication with surgical team and patient advocacy
• Competence in circulating and scrub roles (training provided for scrub)
• Knowledge of anesthetic drugs, actions, and side effects
• Instrument processing, sterilization, and biological monitoring

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend to make your travel assignment comfortable
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage from day one
• 401K retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid Time Off to explore and recharge
• Travel reimbursement to get you here and back
• A supportive team that values your skills and dedication

Travel Perks: Explore Salmon, ID

Explore the stunning Salmon River Valley, known as the 'River of No Return.' Enjoy hiking, fishing, and camping in the nearby Salmon-Challis National Forest. Visit historic landmarks like the Sacajawea Interpretive Center, or take a weekend trip to Yellowstone National Park—just a few hours away.

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