Location: Red Bluff, CA

Start Date: 12-05-2025

End Date: 03-06-2026

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour shifts with day and evening coverage (examples: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM; 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM; 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM; 2:00 PM - 2:00 AM). Varied days including weekends (every-other-weekend requirement). Schedules posted 30-45 days in advance. Guaranteed 36 hours/week.

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $77 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

• Deliver high-quality emergency nursing care to patients across the lifespan, from pediatrics to geriatrics
• Rapidly assess, triage, and stabilize patients presenting with acute illness and trauma
• Manage ventilators and interpret telemetry strips, collaborating with RT and ICU monitoring teams
• Document thoroughly and accurately in Cerner (FirstNet) to ensure continuity of care
• Serve as charge nurse when assigned, coordinating patient flow and supporting the team
• Provide compassionate care for psychiatric patients and fast-track cases during busy periods
• Participate in unit-specific orientation and ongoing education to maintain clinical excellence
• Collaborate with physicians, midlevels, and interdisciplinary staff to support safe patient outcomes

Qualifications

• Active RN license in good standing (must be able to submit license)
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS (current)
• COVID-19 vaccination proof required
• Minimum clinical experience noted on posting: 2 years; specialty preference: 3-5 years emergency/trauma experience (trauma level III or above preferred)
• Comfortable with ventilator patients, telemetry monitoring (Phillips), and pediatric emergency care
• Ability to work every-other-weekend and participate in holiday rotations

Education

• Active RN license required
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN); BSN preferred but not required

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficient charting in Cerner (FirstNet)
• Strong emergency nursing assessment and triage skills
• Experience with ventilator management and telemetry interpretation
• Familiarity with fast-track workflows and pediatric emergency presentations
• Ability to manage high-acuity patients (stroke, orthopedic injuries, psychiatric presentations)
• Charge nurse experience and effective team leadership under pressure
• Clear, compassionate communication with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams

Benefits

• Generous contract benefits including guaranteed 36 hours per week — predictable income while you make a difference
• Competitive holiday and premium pay for those who step up on holidays
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your family well
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement so paperwork doesn’t slow you down
• Travel reimbursement and housing support options for contract clinicians
• Paid time off to rest, recharge, and avoid burnout
• 401(k) retirement savings options and financial planning resources
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend, earn a bonus
• A supportive team culture with experienced clinicians, unit secretaries, tech support, and 24/7 pharmacy and RT coverage

Travel Perks: Explore Red Bluff, CA

This is a contract opportunity in Red Bluff, CA — a gateway to Northern California outdoor recreation. On your days off explore local trails and river spots along the Sacramento River, enjoy fishing and boating nearby, or take a day trip to Lassen Volcanic National Park for hiking and scenic views. Nearby Redding and Chico offer dining, breweries, shopping, and outdoor activities like Whiskeytown and Bidwell Park. If you’re into local culture, check the calendar for the famous Red Bluff Round-Up events and community farmers markets.

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