Location: San Bernardino, CA

Start Date: 12-05-2025

End Date: 03-06-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour night shifts (primary nights): 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM, every other weekend (EOW); typically 3 shifts/week (36 hours guaranteed). Note: unit also staffs 12-hour day shifts (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM) and additional staggered coverage such as 9:00 AM - 9:30 PM, 11:00 AM - 11:30 PM, 1:00 PM - 1:00 AM and 4:00 PM - 4:00 AM depending on unit needs.

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $68 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 high-quality emergency nursing care for a high-volume ER (220-250 visits/day), with an emphasis on pediatric and acute presentations
• Rapidly triage and prioritize patients using strong clinical judgment to ensure timely care
• Manage telemetry and ventilator-supported patients, collaborating closely with respiratory therapy and ED physicians
• Deliver pediatric emergency interventions and stabilization when needed, using PALS and other critical care protocols
• Lead and coordinate care during codes, trauma activations, and disaster or Code Silver events with calm situational awareness
• Document accurately in Cerner PowerChart and communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams including phlebotomy, pharmacy, and paramedics
• Serve as a patient advocate for underserved and behavioral health populations while maintaining safety and de-escalation techniques
• Support unit flow including fast track, internal holding, and collaboration with monitoring/telemetry staff

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted RN license (able to submit required license) — state licensing appropriate for assignment
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience (ED experience strongly preferred)
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS (must be current)
• COVID-19 vaccination required per facility policy
• Comfort and experience with ventilator management and telemetry monitoring
• Ability to work in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment and handle aggressive or behavioral health patients
• Strong situational awareness, disaster preparedness, and active shooter (Code Silver) readiness

Education

• Active RN licensure required
• BSN preferred but not required; facility does not require BSN to submit

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficiency with Cerner PowerChart charting system
• Emergency and pediatric nursing best practices and triage skills
• Telemetry/monitor interpretation and bedside monitoring workflows
• Ventilator basics and collaboration with respiratory therapy
• Sepsis recognition and initial management
• Familiarity with Omnicell medication dispensing systems and pharmacy workflows
• Ability to work with paramedics, phlebotomy teams, and security staff in a multidisciplinary environment
• Trauma awareness and de-escalation techniques for behavioral health situations

Benefits

• Generous travel assignment support including housing stipend options to make your stay comfortable
• Medical, dental & vision coverage available so you can focus on patients, not paperwork
• Competitive pay with overtime and holiday differentials
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep you ready-to-work
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and earn
• Access to a supportive team with dedicated RTs, paramedics and security for high-acuity care
• 24/7 clinical support and a clear orientation plan to set you up for success

Travel Perks: Explore San Bernardino, CA

San Bernardino puts you near both mountain escapes and urban options. On your days off explore the San Bernardino National Forest trails, plan a weekend getaway to Big Bear or Lake Arrowhead for hiking and lake time, or enjoy local history along Historic Route 66. The Inland Empire also offers diverse dining, local events and easy access to larger Southern California destinations for quick city or beach trips.

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