Registered Nurse - PCU/Stepdown
Location: Roseburg, OR
Start Date: 12-22-2025
End Date: 03-23-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Nights, 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM, 12-hour shifts, every other weekend required (EOW); night shift
Hours per Week: 36
Candidate Pay Rate: $67 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 acute and stepdown nursing care for cardiac and respiratory patients on a 20-bed PCU
- Monitor telemetry and interpret monitor strips to detect changes in patient status
- Titrate drips and manage common titratable medications such as Cardizem, heparin, and amiodarone
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team, including RTs and monitor techs, to coordinate patient care
- Document accurately in MediTech and ensure continuity of care during shift handoffs
- Float to ICU or Med/Surg as needed and serve as charge nurse when required
Qualifications
- Active RN license (OR license not required at time of submittal; facility can request a 90-day emergency license)
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience, with recent acute care and cardiac/respiratory experience preferred
- Current ACLS and BLS certifications required
- Comfortable with telemetry monitoring and basic drip titration
- Experience with CPAP/BiPAP/high-flow nasal cannula and cardiac/respiratory patient populations
- Ability to respond to call/standby with expected maximum response time up to 45 minutes if placed on call
Education
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license or eligibility for a 90-day emergency license
- BSN not required (preferred if available)
Knowledge & Skills
- Telemetry monitoring and monitor strip interpretation
- Cardiac and respiratory assessment and intervention
- Medication/drip titration (Cardizem, heparin, amiodarone)
- Familiarity with MediTech charting system
- Basic ventilatory support knowledge: CPAP, BiPAP, high-flow nasal cannula
- Team leadership and charge nurse responsibilities, plus effective communication skills
Benefits
- Generous travel reimbursement and licensure assistance (facility can request a 90-day emergency license)
- Competitive pay with holiday and overtime differentials
- Guaranteed 36 hours per week for steady income
- Supportive team environment with experienced charge nurses and house supervisors
- Orientation included (2 shifts / 12 orientation hours) so you can hit the floor with confidence
- Access to professional development and opportunities to float to ICU/Med-Surg to broaden skills
- Referral bonus program and additional shift/call pay opportunities
- Work/life support — scheduling that includes every other weekend so you still get time off to recharge
Travel Perks: Explore Roseburg, OR
Explore the scenic Umpqua Valley from your downtime base in Roseburg — go wine tasting along the Umpqua Valley wine trail, cast a line or paddle on the picturesque Umpqua River, or stretch your legs on nearby trails in the Umpqua National Forest with waterfalls and scenic viewpoints. For family-friendly fun check out Wildlife Safari in nearby Winston, or plan quick day trips to the Oregon Coast or Crater Lake for unforgettable weekend adventures. Cozy local cafes, craft breweries, and a welcoming small-town vibe make Roseburg a great place to unwind between shifts.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - PCU/Stepdown? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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