Location: Moab, UT

Start Date: 12-22-2025

End Date: 03-23-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: 3 x 12-hour shifts, mostly nights (exact start/end times not provided; anticipated night-focused 12-hour schedule)

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $63 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

• Triage patients of all ages and function confidently as both triage and primary care RN
• Perform IV insertion, start EKGs, and draw patient labs with accuracy and speed
• Administer and mix medications, determining proper administration rates and monitoring for reactions
• Monitor EKGs and other cardiac rhythms, intervening appropriately
• Provide patient-centered care emphasizing safety, infection control, and prevention of adverse events
• Use strong critical thinking to manage rapidly changing clinical situations independently and as part of a small team
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with patients, families, and interdisciplinary staff
• Document care thoroughly and maintain confidentiality at all times
• Lift and move patients or equipment safely (able to lift/move up to 50 lbs unassisted; heavier with assistance)

Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered Utah RN license or Compact RN license
• Graduate of an accredited nursing school
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience in med/surg and/or emergency department settings
• Current BLS certification required; ACLS, PALS, and TNCC required or able to obtain and apply appropriately
• Proven ability to start IVs, obtain blood draws (phlebotomy), and start EKGs
• Strong critical thinking, emotional maturity, and ability to remain calm in high-stress situations
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work both independently and collaboratively

Education

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ASN/ADN/BSN)

Knowledge & Skills

• Emergency nursing and triage across the lifespan (neonates to geriatrics)
• Medication administration and safe dosing practices
• Infection control principles and patient safety techniques
• EKG monitoring and interpretation basics
• Phlebotomy and venous access skills
• Excellent oral, written, and listening communication skills
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and work autonomously in a rural ED setting

Benefits

• Full-time, benefitted position with medical insurance coverage
• Mental health coverage for the whole family
• Retirement plan (403b) to help you save for the future
• Paid time off so you can recharge after those intense shifts
• Collaborative, supportive workplace where your clinical judgment matters
• Professional growth opportunities including continuing education and trainings
• Work in a small-team environment with low nurse-to-patient ratios
• A drug-free workplace with standard pre-employment screening for safety and trust

Travel Perks: Explore Moab, UT

Welcome to Moab, Utah — a red-rock playground! When you’re off shift you can explore world-class outdoor adventures: hike and sunrise-snap at Arches National Park, wander the dramatic canyons at Canyonlands National Park, shuttle the iconic Slickrock Trail or other legendary mountain bike routes, go rock climbing or canyoneering, raft or paddle the Colorado River, and enjoy scenic drives into the LaSal Mountains. Moab also offers a vibrant small-town scene with restaurants, microbreweries, art galleries, and year-round outdoor events — perfect for adventure seekers and nature lovers.

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