Location: Santa Maria, CA

Start Date: 01-12-2026

End Date: 04-13-2026

Shift Type: Day shift, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM (12-hour day shifts), rotating schedule with every-other-weekend (EOW) coverage; call required; holiday coverage 2 of 3 major holidays

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $74 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 compassionate post-anesthesia and pre-op care for PACU and recovery patients
• Assess and monitor patients using Philips telemetry and other unit tools
• Collaborate with anesthesia, respiratory therapy (RT 24/7), pharmacy, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate safe patient recovery
• Perform timely, accurate documentation in Cerner to support continuity of care
• Respond to and manage ICU-level patient recoveries in the PACU setting when needed
• Participate in the unit’s weekend/holiday and call rotations to ensure consistent patient coverage
• Support GI lab procedures and provide peri-procedural patient care with clinical excellence

Qualifications

• Active RN license (able to submit) — must meet hospital licensure requirements
• Minimum 2 years of recent nursing experience (acute care/PACU preferred)
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications required
• COVID-19 vaccination required (per facility policy)
• Experience with Cerner electronic medical record strongly preferred
• Comfort managing post-anesthesia patients and ICU patient recoveries in PACU
• Ability to work scheduled weekends (EOW), holidays as required, and participate in call rotation

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Nursing Diploma acceptable (BSN not required)

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of post-anesthesia care and perioperative nursing principles
• Experience with Philips telemetry monitoring
• Proficiency in Cerner charting and electronic documentation
• Skilled in acute care assessment, hemodynamic monitoring, and airway management basics
• Ability to prioritize, triage, and communicate effectively across teams
• Familiarity with GI lab workflows and PACU/Pre-op processes

Benefits

• Meaningful work on a supportive nursing team that truly values you
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you healthy
• Paid time off so you can recharge between shifts
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Dedicated orientation and preceptor support to set you up for success
• Professional development and training opportunities (Cerner/charting support)
• Referral bonus program to reward teammates who bring great people on board
• A culture that prioritizes safety, teamwork, and respect

Travel Perks: Explore Santa Maria, CA

Explore Central Coast favorites during your time off: take a short drive to Pismo Beach for sand, surf, and pier sunsets; enjoy wine tasting and charming Danish vibes in Solvang and the Santa Ynez Valley; visit historic Mission Santa Barbara or take a scenic day trip to Morro Bay and Hearst Castle; hike in Los Padres National Forest or sample local Santa Maria-style barbecue and farmers markets. Plenty of coastal escapes and wine country adventures to fill weekends.

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