Location: Redding, CA

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Assignment-based schedule (see assignment calendar). Day shift, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM (10-hour day), no call; specific assignment date blocks include Jan 6-29, Feb 3-25, Mar 3-4, Mar 9-18, Mar 23-29, Apr 7-12, Apr 20-26, May 4-13, May 18-27, Jun 1-7, Jun 15-21, Jun 29 ongoing. Days of week vary by assignment (day shift)

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $130 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

• Manage neurosurgery and trauma ICU patients—care for brain, neck, and spine emergency surgery patients with confidence
• Perform and lead low-, moderate-, and high-risk procedures including intubation, G-tube placement, chest tube insertion, central/arterial line placement, paracentesis, cardioversion/defibrillation and more
• Provide critical care interventions and bedside procedures while collaborating closely with neurosurgeons and the multidisciplinary ICU team
• Triage and stabilize emergency surgery patients, making timely decisions that improve outcomes
• Document clinical care accurately and efficiently in Cerner Care (EMR)
• Participate in daily rounds, communicate clear plans of care, and support continuity across shifts
• Mentor and coordinate with support staff to ensure safe, high-quality patient throughput

Qualifications

• Certified Physician Assistant (PA) with neuro-trauma or neurocritical care experience
• Demonstrated experience managing Trauma ICU or neurosurgery ICU patients
• Comfortable performing advanced critical care procedures listed in the job core skills
• Current and unrestricted clinical privileges on active staff at a TJC-accredited facility are required (not locum-only privileges)
• Willingness and ability to complete credentialing application promptly (credentialing timeframe ~30-60 days; MSO requests application within 3 days of confirmation)
• Strong teamwork, communication skills, and ability to work in a high-acuity environment

Knowledge & Skills

• Trauma ICU management and neurotrauma care
• Advanced critical care procedures: endotracheal intubation, G-tube, chest tube, central and arterial lines, paracentesis, cardioversion/defibrillation
• Proficiency with Cerner Care EMR workflows
• Procedural skills including laceration repair, peripheral IV insertion, fracture/dislocation reduction, LMA placement
• Quick, decisive clinical judgment in emergency and post-op neurosurgical situations
• Ability to manage a high census (facility notes ~15-20 ICU patients per provider per day)

Benefits

• Generous travel support and accommodation coordination to make your assignment comfortable
• Travel reimbursement and logistical assistance so you can focus on patient care
• Licensure assistance and credentialing support to help you get staffed quickly
• Comprehensive onboarding with a supportive preceptor team
• Work with a collaborative neurosurgery and trauma team who value your expertise
• Opportunity for professional growth working at a Level II Trauma Center
• Flexible assignment blocks that let you plan your life around work
• A culture that respects work-life balance and clinician well-being

Travel Perks: Explore Redding, CA

Redding is an outdoor lover’s playground. Explore Turtle Bay Exploration Park and the iconic Sundial Bridge, paddle or boat on Shasta Lake, hike portions of the Pacific Crest Trail, enjoy waterfalls and swimming at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, or take scenic day trips to Lassen Volcanic National Park and Mount Shasta. Plenty of local cafés, craft breweries, and farmer’s markets make downtime enjoyable.

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