Location: Syracuse, NY

Start Date: 11-01-2026

End Date: 11-04-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM Day

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $62 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 cardiac rehabilitation patients before, during, and after exercise sessions to ensure safety and progress
• Develop and implement individualized cardiac rehab care plans in collaboration with physicians and therapists
• Lead supervised exercise sessions, monitor vitals and ECG changes, and respond immediately to clinical changes
• Provide patient and family education on heart-healthy lifestyles, medication adherence, and home exercise plans
• Document patient encounters, progress notes, and outcomes accurately in the electronic medical record
• Participate in Trinity Specialty Specific Competency Testing and maintain required certifications
• Coordinate care with the cardiology team, referring providers, and ancillary services to optimize patient recovery

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (New York) or compact license as applicable
• BLS (Basic Life Support) required
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) required
• Cardiology or cardiac rehabilitation clinical experience required
• Successful completion of Trinity Skills Checklist and Trinity Specialty Specific Competency Testing
• Ability to pass license/certificate verification and standard 10-panel drug screen
• Up-to-date immunizations and health screening: COVID-19 vaccine, MMR, Hep B, Influenza, 2-step PPD or IGRA, Varicella, fit test, and physical/health statement

Education

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (Associate Degree in Nursing or BSN preferred)

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of cardiac rehabilitation principles and exercise prescription
• Comfortable reading telemetry/ECG rhythm strips and recognizing arrhythmias
• Knowledge of cardiovascular medications and hemodynamic monitoring
• Excellent patient education and motivational interviewing skills
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and emergency response abilities
• Clear communication and teamwork skills for working with cardiology providers and rehab staff
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and accurate clinical documentation

Benefits

• Predictable weekday schedule — enjoy your evenings and weekends off to recharge
• Supportive team environment where your cardiac nursing expertise is valued
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to help you stay current and compliant
• Paid time for required Trinity competency testing and onboarding
• Comprehensive onboarding with a dedicated clinical point of contact
• Travel reimbursement and help securing local housing options for contract clinicians
• Help with credentialing and license/certificate verification so you can hit the ground running
• Opportunities to expand cardiac rehab skills and work with a multidisciplinary cardiology team

Travel Perks: Explore Syracuse, NY

Explore downtown Syracuse including Armory Square's restaurants and shops, visit the Erie Canal Museum, stroll Onondaga Lake Park with its scenic trails and boardwalk, and catch a game or event at the Syracuse University campus. Weekend trips to the Finger Lakes wine region, snow sports at nearby Greek Peak, and local breweries make for great off-duty adventures.

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