Location: Hartford, CT

Start Date: 05-01-2026

End Date: 05-04-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: 36 hours per week, every other week; specific shift times and days to be confirmed

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $70 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

• Assess and triage patients quickly and accurately in a fast-paced emergency setting
• Stabilize and manage acute and trauma patients using current ED protocols
• Administer medications, IVs and treatments safely and document care in the electronic record
• Collaborate with physicians, trauma teams and multidisciplinary staff to deliver timely care
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatments and next steps
• Maintain required competencies and certifications to ensure top-quality emergency care

Qualifications

• Current, active RN license (able to practice in the state of assignment)
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS or ENPC, and TNCC
• Level 1 trauma experience preferred
• Ability to pass Trinity specialty competency testing, respirator fit test and standard health screenings
• Strong clinical judgment, ability to work under pressure and effective communication skills

Education

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program (diploma, ADN or BSN) or equivalent required

Knowledge & Skills

• Solid emergency department nursing and trauma care knowledge
• Triage skills and rapid assessment of critically ill patients
• Proficiency with IV therapy, medication administration and emergency procedures
• Familiarity with trauma team activation and Level 1 trauma workflows
• Comfortable working with electronic health records and completing thorough documentation
• Team-oriented approach, clear communication and patient-centered bedside manner

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend to help you settle in quickly
• Medical, dental and vision coverage so you can stay healthy
• 401(k) retirement savings plan to help you plan ahead
• Life insurance and short-term disability options
• Paid time off to recharge between shifts
• Travel reimbursement and weekly pay for contract travelers
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and get rewarded
• A supportive emergency department team that values your skills and growth

Travel Perks: Explore Hartford, CT

Hartford offers a delightful mix of culture and outdoor options during your contract. Explore the Mark Twain House & Museum and the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art for a cultural afternoon. Stroll through Bushnell Park and the Elizabeth Park Rose Garden, or visit the Connecticut Science Center for interactive exhibits. Enjoy Hartford's growing dining and brewery scene, and take easy day trips to coastal Mystic or the hiking trails of Talcott Mountain and nearby state parks for weekend escapes.

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