Location: Fayetteville, NC

Start Date: 01-12-2026

End Date: 04-13-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night, 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM, three nights per week with every-other-weekend requirement

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $57 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

• Provide high-quality, evidence-based critical care to adult ICU patients using advanced assessment and clinical judgment
• Manage ventilated patients including ventilator adjustments and ventilator-associated care
• Monitor and manage invasive lines including arterial, central, and PICC lines with precise attention to infection prevention
• Interpret 12-lead ECGs, identify dysrhythmias, and respond promptly to cardiac emergencies
• Titrate vasoactive and cardiac drips safely and administer continuous IV sedation or paralytics when indicated
• Perform chest tube management and assist with chest tube insertion/removal as needed
• Administer blood products and emergency medications following facility protocols
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams using Epic charting to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care
• Float between like units within scope to meet facility needs and support patient flow

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing required; pending licenses are not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of ICU critical care nursing experience
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications required; NIHSS certification required
• Must pass the facility EKG exam, no exceptions
• Demonstrated experience with ventilator management, arterial and central line care, and titration of vasoactive drips
• Experience with Epic charting required
• Travel nurse experience required; ability to float between similar units as needed
• Weekend availability every other weekend and willingness to work night shifts

Education

• Active RN license required
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Critical care and ICU nursing best practices
• Mechanical ventilation management and ventilator-associated care
• Arterial line, central line, and PICC line management
• 12-lead ECG acquisition and dysrhythmia interpretation
• Titration of vasoactive and cardiac drips, continuous IV sedation and paralytics
• Chest tube management and related respiratory procedures including CPAP/BiPAP support
• Blood product administration and emergency medication protocols
• Proficiency with Epic electronic health record
• Strong critical thinking, prioritization, and interdisciplinary communication

Benefits

• Supportive travel nurse experience with a team that values your skills and wellbeing
• Comprehensive orientation with 24 hours dedicated to getting you comfortable and confident
• Guaranteed work week structure (GWW 36) and a clear call-off policy for stability
• Licensure assistance and credential support to get you on shift faster
• Opportunities to work with Epic electronic charting to streamline your workflow
• Interdisciplinary support available including IV teams, pharmacy, phlebotomy, and interpretation services
• A respectful, teaching-hospital environment where continuing learning is encouraged
• Flexible time-off requests policy with pre-approval opportunities

Travel Perks: Explore Fayetteville, NC

Fayetteville is rich in history and outdoor fun. Explore Fort Liberty and the Airborne & Special Operations Museum for military history, stroll the Cape Fear Botanical Garden or the Cape Fear River Trail for peaceful outdoor time, and enjoy a growing downtown scene with local restaurants and breweries on Hay Street. Weekend road trips to the Wilmington beaches or the Pinehurst golf area are easy escapes. You will also be close to cultural events, farmers markets, and family-friendly parks when you need a break from the unit.

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