Location: Arroyo Grande, CA

Start Date: 01-05-2026

End Date: 04-06-2026

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour shifts (Day: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM / Night: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM), covers all days of week; includes every-other weekend rotation

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $74 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, evidence-based ICU nursing care for critically ill adults in an 8-bed unit
• Manage ventilators, drips, and complex IV medication administration safely and confidently
• Continuously monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms and telemetry strips; complete a 15-minute EKG competency assessment during orientation
• Collaborate closely with physicians, respiratory therapists (RT 24/7), and the interdisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes
• Serve as charge/shift leader on day shifts when assigned (no primary patient assignment) and support night shift leadership as needed
• Float to telemetry or the ER as required, maintaining clinical competence across units
• Participate in unit orientation (one shift) and preceptor-supported onboarding for floated assignments

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure (must be active and in good standing)
• Minimum 2 years of ICU/critical care nursing experience (required)
• Current ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications (required)
• Demonstrated experience with ventilator management and IV medication/drip administration
• Comfortable with telemetry/EKG interpretation and Philips monitor systems
• Experience with Cerner EMR (documenting and navigating order sets)
• Travel experience is preferred but not required

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong critical care and ICU nursing foundations (sepsis, respiratory failure, CHF, alcohol withdrawal care)
• Proficiency in ventilator settings, respiratory support, and arterial blood gas interpretation
• Ability to interpret cardiac monitoring and recognize arrhythmias quickly
• Skilled in safe IV med preparation/administration and titration of drips
• Familiarity with Cerner electronic medical records and documentation best practices
• Comfortable working independently in a small unit with high-acuity patients and limited nurse aide support
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills for collaboration with hospitalists/intensivists and ancillary services

Benefits

• Generous compensation package and shift differentials for nights and weekends
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you healthy and smiling
• 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
• Life Insurance and basic disability coverage for peace of mind
• Paid Time Off to recharge—because self-care is not optional
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Continuing education support and clinical skill development opportunities
• Referral bonus program—bring a friend, get rewarded
• A supportive team culture that values your expertise and well-being

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