Location: Pontiac, Michigan

Start Date: 12-01-2026

End Date: 03-02-2027

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, Day shift (40 hours/week guaranteed; exact start/end times vary by unit)

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $58 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

• Deliver high-quality perioperative nursing care using the nursing process to keep patients safe and comfortable
• Circulate during surgical procedures across orthopedics, general, gynecology, urology, and neurosurgery
• Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, techs, and the interprofessional team to optimize outcomes
• Perform intraoperative monitoring and respond rapidly to changing patient needs
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the Paragon EMR
• Follow hospital policies, standards of practice, and regulatory guidelines for patient care
• Complete required skills checklist and maintain current certifications to ensure competence in specialty areas

Qualifications

• Active Michigan RN license (must be verifiable via LARA and Nursys) — license must be active at time of submission
• BLS (AHA) certification required
• Minimum 2+ years of Operating Room experience (required)
• Proven ability to perform circulating duties (required)
• Experience across Orthopedics, General Surgery, Gynecology, Urology, and Neurosurgery (required)
• Current skills checklist completed within one year for RN specialties (required document)
• Trauma Level II experience preferred
• Willingness to provide license/incident documentation if there is a license hit

Knowledge & Skills

• Solid command of the nursing process and perioperative nursing principles
• Intraoperative monitoring and patient safety practices
• Surgical nursing workflows and sterile technique
• Experience with Paragon EMR for clinical documentation
• Strong communication and teamwork skills in high-acuity settings
• Ability to follow protocols, manage supplies, and support efficient OR flow

Benefits

• Supportive travel assignment perks including assistance with licensure and onboarding
• Travel reimbursement and help navigating traveler logistics
• Licensure verification support (LARA & Nursys guidance) and certification assistance
• Flexible contract assignment with guaranteed 40 hours/week
• Access to a collaborative surgical team and professional development opportunities
• Hospital-provided scrubs to keep your closet simple and functional
• Opportunity to expand your surgical skills across multiple specialties
• A welcoming team culture that values your safety and work-life balance

Travel Perks: Explore Pontiac, Michigan

Pontiac sits in scenic Oakland County and puts you within easy reach of parks, lakes, and charming small-town downtowns. On your days off explore Pontiac Lake Recreation Area for hiking, boating, and trails, stroll local shops and restaurants in downtown Pontiac or nearby Rochester, or take a short drive into Detroit for museums, live music, historic Motown sites, and diverse dining. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate nearby trails, regional parks, and seasonal events — plenty to do for weekend explorers and city-adjacent adventurers alike.

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