Location: Redding, CA

Start Date: 01-06-2026

End Date: 04-07-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: 12-hour day shifts (exact start/end times vary by schedule), Every Other Weekend (EOW); Day shift

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

• Provide high-acuity critical care for ICU patients, including trauma, neuro-stroke, and head injury cases
• Manage ventilators (Hamilton) and perform ventilator checks and titration according to unit protocols
• Perform and monitor ICP management and ventriculostomy care with strict adherence to safety standards
• Interpret telemetry and dysrhythmias and respond rapidly using ACLS protocols when indicated
• Collaborate closely with hospitalists, intensivists, RT, pharmacy, and interdisciplinary team members 24/7
• Document patient care clearly and accurately in Cerner EMR
• Act as a patient advocate, provide family education, and support post-TPA care when required
• Maintain a positive, team-oriented attitude in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment

Qualifications

• Active RN license (California or compact RN eligible) required
• Minimum 2 years of specialty ICU/critical care experience; 2-3 years preferred
• Required certifications: ACLS and BLS; NIHSS required; PALS preferred
• Must have hands-on experience with ICP monitoring and ventriculostomies OR experience caring for post-TPA patients
• Experience with ventilator management (Hamilton ventilators) and telemetry required
• Previous travel experience preferred; larger fast-paced facility experience strongly desired
• COVID vaccination (per facility policy) and ability to pass a proctored dysrhythmia test on day one
• Strong clinical judgment, ability to work under pressure, and excellent communication skills

Education

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

Knowledge & Skills

• Critical care and ICU nursing best practices
• ICP monitoring and ventriculostomy care
• Mechanical ventilation management, specifically Hamilton ventilators
• Telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation
• ACLS/BLS protocols and emergency response
• Charting and workflow in Cerner EMR
• Trauma and neuro-stroke patient care
• Interdisciplinary collaboration with RT, pharmacy, and house intensivists

Benefits

• Guaranteed 36 hours per week for predictable income
• Generous travel reimbursement and housing stipend options for contract clinicians
• Competitive hourly pay with overtime and holiday differentials
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Paid time off and flexible scheduling so you can recharge
• 401(k) retirement savings and other voluntary benefits
• A collaborative, traveler-friendly team that values your expertise
• Access to ongoing training and a robust interventional radiology program for professional growth

Travel Perks: Explore Redding, CA

Redding is a gateway to Northern California outdoor adventures. On your time off you can stroll the iconic Sundial Bridge and Turtle Bay Exploration Park, launch a kayak or boat at Shasta Lake, hike nearby trails with waterfall views, or take a day trip to Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. For mountain scenery and climbing, Mount Shasta and Lassen Volcanic National Park are within driving distance. The downtown offers cozy cafes, local breweries, and a friendly community vibe — perfect for unwinding after a fast-paced shift.

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