Location: Redding, CA

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: As scheduled (coverage blocks listed in posting), 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM, 10-hour day shift, no call (day)

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $119 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 complex neurosurgery and trauma ICU patients with confidence and critical thinking
• Perform and supervise required low-, moderate-, and high-risk bedside procedures safely and efficiently
• Coordinate interdisciplinary care with neurosurgery, trauma surgery, critical care teams, and support staff
• Provide timely neurological assessments and care plans for brain, neck, and spine surgery patients
• Document care clearly and accurately in Cerner Care B to support continuity and billing workflows
• Triage and prioritize critically ill patients, escalate concerns, and support rapid decision making
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, procedures, and recovery expectations with compassion

Qualifications

• Active Nurse Practitioner (NP) certification with neuro-trauma or neuro-critical care experience preferred
• Current state NP license (ability to obtain CA privileges required) and DEA registration as applicable
• Experience managing neurosurgery and trauma ICU patients, including airway and hemodynamic management
• Proven procedural competency: IV access, intubation, chest tubes, central/arterial lines, g-tube placement, paracentesis, laceration repair, fracture/dislocation reductions
• BLS and ACLS required; additional critical care certifications (e.g., CCRN) strongly preferred
• Must be on active staff at a TJC accredited facility with unrestricted privileges (not solely locum privileges)
• Able to complete the required credentialing application quickly; facility notes application should be completed within 3 days of confirmation and credentialing timeframe is typically 30-60 days

Education

• Graduate degree or certification as a Nurse Practitioner (MSN, DNP, or equivalent NP certification)

Knowledge & Skills

• Neuro-trauma and neuro-critical care assessment and management
• ICU management of post-operative neurosurgery and trauma patients
• Airway management and mechanical ventilation basics for critical care
• Advanced procedural skills including central and arterial lines, chest tubes, and endotracheal intubation
• Familiarity with Cerner Care B electronic medical record
• Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage a high patient load in a Level II trauma center

Benefits

• Generous travel support and lodging arranged to keep you comfortable on assignment
• Comprehensive professional support including credentialing assistance and fast onboarding guidance
• Access to a collaborative multidisciplinary team that values your expertise
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement support to help keep you compliant and mobile
• Paid time to recharge between assignments so you can bring your best to patients
• Flexible scheduling across defined coverage blocks to fit your travel plans
• Malpractice coverage included per facility requirements
• Opportunity for professional growth in a Level II trauma center with complex neuro-trauma cases

Travel Perks: Explore Redding, CA

Redding is an outdoor lover's delight. Explore the iconic Sundial Bridge and Turtle Bay Exploration Park, hike or paddle at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, take scenic drives to Shasta Lake and Shasta Dam, or make a day trip to Lassen Volcanic National Park for geothermal sights and alpine trails. The Sacramento River Trail offers easy walking and cycling along the river, and there are cozy local cafes and farmer markets to enjoy after a shift. Great base for weekend hikes, boating, fishing, and soaking up Northern California scenery.

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