Location: Silverdale, WA

Start Date: 12-22-2025

End Date: 03-23-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour evening shifts, 3:00 PM - 3:00 AM; schedule based on department needs (may include weekdays and weekends); every-other-weekend required; holiday coverage required in November/December

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

• Triage patients quickly and accurately to ensure the sickest get care first
• Assess and manage a wide range of emergency and trauma patients, from cardiac events to respiratory crises
• Provide critical care interventions and collaborate with RTs and physicians for ventilator and advanced airway management
• Manage ER holds and coordinate inpatient transitions when beds become available
• Document patient care thoroughly and efficiently in Epic
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team including ED techs, CNAs, RTs and physicians to deliver high-quality care
• Maintain safety in the ED including care for behavioral health patients in secure seclusion rooms when needed
• Participate in unit orientation and ongoing education to maintain best practices

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Washington or a Compact RN license
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, TNCC, PALS or ENPC, NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience (note: travelers with 1 year in a larger trauma setting may be considered)
• Comfort managing high-volume emergency care with typical ED ratios up to 1:3 (1:4 for low acuity)
• Ability to work evenings, every-other-weekend and required holiday coverage in Nov/Dec
• Willingness to complete department orientation including compliance and 12-hour department orientation

Education

• BSN not required
• Active RN license (WA or Compact) required

Knowledge & Skills

• Emergency department and trauma nursing expertise including triage and rapid patient assessment
• Familiarity with Epic electronic medical records
• Experience with EKGs, ABG interpretation familiarity and respiratory support like CPAP, BiPAP and high flow
• Comfort caring for patients with cardiac, stroke, sepsis, DKA, AMS and behavioral health needs
• Strong critical thinking, rapid decision-making and effective communication skills in high-stress settings
• Ability to collaborate with RTs, transport, radiology and lab for efficient patient flow

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend to make your travel assignment comfy and convenient
• Medical, dental and vision coverage so you and your family stay healthy
• 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
• Life insurance and basic protections for peace of mind
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• Travel reimbursement and stipends to help with relocation expenses
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement for required certifications
• Referral bonus program and incentives for bringing friends
• A supportive team that values your skills and well-being

Travel Perks: Explore Silverdale, WA

Explore the beautiful Kitsap Peninsula while on assignment. Silverdale offers easy access to Dyes Inlet waterfront strolls and local parks, plus nearby Poulsbo with cute shops and Scandinavian flair. Outdoor lovers can kayak or paddle on Puget Sound, head to Bainbridge Island or jump on a ferry for a quick trip to Seattle for world-class museums and dining. Weekend adventures to Olympic National Park are within reach for hiking, beaches and mountain views. Plenty of local coffee shops and seafood spots make off-shift time delicious and relaxing.

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