Location: Richmond, VA

Start Date: 12-15-2025

End Date: 03-16-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shift, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM, rotating schedule; includes every-other-weekend and holiday availability, with 2 Mondays / 2 Fridays rotation (Night)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $56 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

• Deliver high-quality, compassionate nursing care to TCU/step-down patients, prioritizing safety and recovery
• Assess patient status continually and intervene promptly for sepsis, respiratory compromise and cardiac instability
• Administer and titrate cardiac drips and vasoactive medications safely and accurately
• Manage advanced respiratory support including BIPAP, CPAP and high-flow oxygen therapies
• Monitor telemetry continuously and interpret cardiac rhythms to identify changes early
• Perform bedside procedures as needed and collaborate with Cath Lab/ICU for post-procedure recovery
• Document patient care thoroughly in Expanse and participate in mandatory shift huddles and bedside shift reports
• Work as a team player — communicate effectively with interdisciplinary staff to optimize patient outcomes

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) with at least 2 years of clinical experience (preferably step-down/PCU experience)
• Demonstrated experience with Step-Down care, telemetry monitoring and cardiac drips (e.g., diltiazem, amiodarone, dobutamine, milrinone)
• Hands-on experience with BIPAP/CPAP and high-flow oxygen therapies
• Current ACLS certification (required)
• Comfort managing sepsis care and bedside cardioversion recovery
• Familiarity with documentation in Expanse and experience with common pumps and monitors is a plus
• Willingness to work nights, every-other-weekend and holiday coverage

Knowledge & Skills

• Telemetry interpretation and continuous cardiac monitoring
• Sepsis recognition and management
• Administration and titration of vasoactive/cardiac drips
• Advanced respiratory support (BIPAP, CPAP, High Flow)
• Post-procedure recovery (post-cath without intervention) and occasional bedside cardioversion care
• Experience with ZOLL monitors, Baxter and Kangaroo pumps, Hillrom and Centrella specialty beds
• Strong bedside communication, handoff (BSSR) and teamwork skills
• Proficiency with Expanse electronic documentation

Benefits

• Generous travel nurse support including housing and lodging assistance to make your assignment comfortable
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• Paid time off options so you can recharge between shifts
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help you stay state-compliant
• Dedicated clinical support and preceptors — a team that values your growth
• Access to continuing education and training to expand your critical care skills
• Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great teammates onboard
• A supportive culture with recognition programs like Daisy and Pride awards

Travel Perks: Explore Richmond, VA

Richmond is a fantastic base for a travel assignment. Explore the James River Park System and Belle Isle for scenic runs, hikes and river access. Stroll Carytown for eclectic shops, coffeehouses and great dining. Visit the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden for culture and calm. History buffs can enjoy Civil War and colonial sites nearby, and weekend trips to Williamsburg, Charlottesville or even Washington, D.C. are easy drives. Local breweries, river paddling and a growing food scene make Richmond a welcoming place to live and play between shifts.

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