Location: Wichita, KS

Start Date: 12-29-2025

End Date: 03-30-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating night shifts, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (12-hour night shift; schedule may include weekends)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $49 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 triage emergency patients quickly and accurately to prioritize care
• Perform IV starts, medication administration and monitor sedated patients with vigilance
• Provide focused pediatric emergency care using team nursing approaches
• Operate and manage Alaris infusion pumps and document care in Meditech reliably
• Deliver clear patient and family education during stressful situations to improve outcomes
• Collaborate closely with physicians, mid-level providers and multidisciplinary staff to ensure seamless patient flow
• Maintain strict adherence to scanning, medication safety and unit policies to protect patients and staff

Qualifications

• Active Kansas RN license (required)
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, ENPC and NIH certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience (Emergency Dept experience preferred)
• Travel RN experience or prior work in a large facility/52+ bed ED is highly desirable
• TNCC and Meditech experience are nice-to-have but not mandatory

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong emergency assessment and triage skills in high-acuity settings
• Proficiency with Alaris infusion systems and Meditech EMR
• Expertise in IV starts, medication administration and procedural sedation monitoring
• Comfort caring for pediatric patients within a fast-paced ER environment
• Excellent communication, teamwork and the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities
• Understanding of common ER patient ratios and ability to work effectively within team nursing models

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make relocation easy
• Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• 401K retirement savings plan and financial planning resources
• Life insurance and short-term disability options for peace of mind
• Paid time off to recharge after intense shifts
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to help with Kansas RN requirements
• Referral bonus program — share the love and get rewarded
• A supportive, fast-paced ER team that values critical thinking and compassion

Travel Perks: Explore Wichita, KS

Wichita offers a surprising mix of urban and outdoor activities. Explore Botanica Wichita’s gardens, stroll the scenic Arkansas River and Riverwalk, and snap a photo at the iconic Keeper of the Plains. Catch interactive exhibits at Exploration Place or visit the Wichita Art Museum. Enjoy Old Town Wichita’s restaurants, breweries and nightlife after a shift. For day trips, the Kansas Cosmosphere in Hutchinson is about an hour away and the Flint Hills prairie is a lovely drive for weekend hiking and photography.

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