Location: Garden City, KS

Start Date: 01-05-2026

End Date: 04-06-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating nights, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM NOC (12-hour night shifts). Schedule set by leadership in 6-week blocks; includes 6-9 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule and possible holiday rotation. Night shift/float within Zone 4 (may float to Bob Wilson Memorial Ulysses and St. Catherine sites).

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $64 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

• Assess and monitor adult and geriatric patients on MS-Tele using telemetry monitoring and clinical judgment
• Safely titrate heparin and manage IV/drip therapies using pump systems like Alaris when required
• Float confidently across multiple units (MS-Tele, PCU/Stepdown, low-acuity ICU, specialty areas) to fill staffing needs
• Document timely and accurate patient care in EPIC and communicate changes to the care team
• Respond to cardiac and neurological changes, read telemetry strips, and activate escalation protocols as needed
• Collaborate with charge nurses, nursing aides, RTs and providers to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care
• Support orientation and training by sharing best practices and mentoring team members when appropriate
• Maintain compliance with ACLS, BLS and NIHSS protocols and unit-specific policies

Qualifications

• Active RN license (eligible to practice in Kansas or via compact privileges as required)
• Minimum 2 years of MS-Tele experience within the last 3 years
• Current BLS and ACLS (AHA) certifications and NIHSS certification
• Experience with telemetry monitoring and cardiac care; comfort titrating heparin drips
• Prefer prior neuro experience and familiarity with Alaris infusion pumps and EPIC charting
• Ability to float across a 60-mile zone and reliably obtain housing that supports that requirement
• Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and the ability to work independently on night shift

Education

• Associate Degree or Nursing Diploma required (BSN not required)

Knowledge & Skills

• Telemetry monitoring interpretation and cardiac rhythm recognition
• IV/drip titration and pump management (Alaris experience preferred)
• Patient assessment across adult and geriatric populations
• Epic inpatient documentation workflows and charting accuracy
• Float pool adaptability — quickly learning new units and protocols
• Time management, prioritization, and teamwork under varying acuity levels
• Familiarity with common diagnoses seen on MS-Tele (cardiac, neuro, ortho, oncology, renal, post-op care)

Benefits

• Generous housing assistance and help finding a comfortable home base while you float across Zone 4
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy and energized
• 401(k) retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
• Life insurance and basic protection for you and your loved ones
• Paid time off so you can recharge after those meaningful shifts
• Travel support and mileage guidance for floating within the 60-mile zone
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to keep state credentials current
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and celebrate together
• A supportive, collaborative team that values your skills and growth

Travel Perks: Explore Garden City, KS

Explore Lee Richardson Zoo and the Finney County Historical Museum right in Garden City. Take short weekend drives to Dodge City for western heritage at the Boot Hill Museum, visit nearby state parks and grasslands for hiking and birdwatching, enjoy local dining and community events, and experience charming small-town Kansas life with easy access to regional outdoor recreation.

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